SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Regular Board Meeting 7:00 PM, Monday, January 11, 2021 SAM Administration Building, 1000 N

SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Regular Board Meeting 7:00 PM, Monday, January 11, 2021 SAM Administration Building, 1000 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Directors will attend the meeting through teleconferencing pursuant to and as permitted by Executive Order N-29-20. Consistent with Executive Order N-29-20 and the San Mateo County Health Officer shelter in place order issued on March 16, 2020, members of the public may observe and participate in the open session portions of the meeting electronically by using the following link:

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1 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call: Chair: Kathryn Slater-Carter (MWSD) Vice-Chair: Barbara Dye (GCSD) Secretary/Treasurer: Deborah Ruddock (HMB) Director: Matthew Clark (GCSD) Director: Ric Lohman (MWSD) Director: Dr. Deborah Penrose (HMB)

B. Special Order of the Day - Election of SAM Board Officers

2. PUBLIC COMMENT / ORAL COMMUNICATION Members of the public are welcome to submit comments via e-mail by sending them to [email protected]. All comments so submitted prior to 6 pm on December 14, 2020 will be read out loud during the discussion of the respective item(s) identified in the e-mail; comments without such identification shall be read during this Item. Members of the public may also provide comments telephonically or electronically on individual items following recognition by the Board Chair presiding over the meeting.

3. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items are considered routine and will be approved/ adopted by a single motion and vote unless a request for removal for discussion or explanation is received from the public or Board.)

A. Approve Minutes of December 28, 2020, Regular Board Meeting (Attachment) B. Approve Disbursements for January 11, 2021 (Attachment) C. Approve the Schedule of Board of Director Meetings for 2021 (Attachment)

4. REGULAR BUSINESS (The Board will discuss, seek public input, and possibly take action on the following items.) A. Establish Board Operations Committee and Finance Committee as Standing Committees, Set Time and Place for the Meetings, and Appoint Directors B. Approve Side Letter Agreement Between the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside and IUOE, Local 39 Regarding Vacation Accruals and Administrative Leave (Attachment) C. Approve a One-Time Cash Out for Certain Unrepresented Employees Leave Balances for FY20-21 D. Review and Discuss the Year End Report from Wastewater Management Specialists (Attachment) E. Update on Granada Force Main Project (Attachment) F. Discuss Formation of Special Committee to Investigate Future Options for SAM

5. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

6. ATTORNEY’S REPORT

2 7. DIRECTORS’ REPORT

8. TOPICS FOR FUTURE BOARD CONSIDERATION (Attachment)

9. CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION (Items discussed in Closed Session comply with the Ralph M. Brown Act.) A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code 54957 – Title: General Manager B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code (§ 54957.6); Agency Designated Representatives; Jeremy Jungreis, General Counsel, and Christopher Boucher, Labor Counsel, Unrepresented Employee: General Manager D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — PENDING LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraphs (1), (2) and (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (One case- Thompson vs SAM) E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code of Section 54956.9:

10. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION (Report Out on Closed Session Items)

11. ADJOURNMENT  Upcoming Regular Board Meetings: January 25, 2021 and February 8, 2020

The meeting will end by 9:00 p.m. unless extended by Board vote. ------

INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC

This agenda contains a brief description of each item to be considered. Those wishing to address the Board on any matter not listed on the Agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the Board, may do so during the Public Comment section of the Agenda and will have a maximum of three minutes to discuss their item. The Board Chair will call forward those wishing to speak on a matter listed on the Agenda at the appropriate time.

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4 January 11, 2021 Agenda Item No: 3A Page 1

SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE

Staff Report

TO: Honorable Board of Directors

FROM: Kishen Prathivadi, General Manager

BY: Suzie Turbay, Administrative Assistant

SUBJECT: Approve Minutes of December 28, 2020 Regular Board Meeting

Executive Summary The purpose of this report is for the Board of Directors to review the minutes for December 28, 2020 Regular Board meeting.

Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact from this report.

Strategic Plan Compliance The recommendation complies with the SAM Strategic Plan Goal 4: “A well-organized, motivated, and well-trained staff with an effective Board of Directors are the most important keys to success for SAM.”

Background and Discussion/Report Attached are the minutes for the December 28, 2020 Regular Board meeting for review and approval.

Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the Board of Directors approve the minutes for the referenced Board meetings as presented. Supporting Documents Attachment A: Minutes December 28, 2020 Regular Board Meeting

BOARD MEMBERS: M. Clark B. Dye R. Lohman D. Penrose D. Ruddock K. Slater-Carter ALTERNATE MEMBERS: S. Boyd E. Suchomel P. Dekker 5 J. Harvey H. Rarback MINUTES SAM BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING December 28, 2020

1. CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chair Dye called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. from her residence in El Granada, CA. Directors attended the meeting through teleconferencing pursuant to and as permitted by Executive Order N-29-20. Consistent with Executive Order N-29-20, the San Mateo County Health Officer Shelter-In-Place order issued on March 16, 2020, members of the public were able to observe the open session portions of the meeting electronically by using the link that was provided on the agenda for the December 28, 2020 meeting.

A. Roll Call

Directors Penrose, Clark, Ruddock, Dye, Lohman, and Slater-Carter (7:05 pm), were present. Also present via teleconferencing were General Manager Kishen Prathivadi, General Counsel Jeremey Jungreis, Dan Child of Wastewater Management Specialists, Peter Medina of Maze & Associates, Finance Officer George Evans, Supervisor of Treatment/Field Operations Tim Costello, and Christopher Boucher, Labor Negotiator.

2. PUBLIC COMMENT/ORAL COMMUNICATION - NONE

3. CONSENT AGENDA (single motion and vote approving all items) (Consent items are considered routine and will be approved or adopted by one vote unless a request for removal for discussion or explanation is received from the public or Board)

A. Approve Minutes of December 14, 2020 Board Meeting. B. Approve Disbursements for December 11 Special Board Meeting, and December 14, 2020 regular Board Meeting C. Monthly Revenue and Expense Report for Period Ending November 30, 2020

Director Dye requested the minutes of December 14, 2020 be amended to reflect her comments to understand issues at the plant, and that staff invited her to tour the plant in order to have a better understanding of the issues. Director Clark asked about delinquent payments from GCSD to SAM. General Manager Prathivadi stated that Maze & Associates are looking into it and will forward the findings to the GCSD office. Following discussion, Director Lohman moved, and Director Penrose seconded the motion to approve the minutes of December 11, 2020, disbursements for December 14, 2020, as presented, and the monthly revenue and expense report for period ending November 30, 2020, and approval the minutes of the December 14, 2020 as amended.

6 Minutes SAM Board Meeting December 28, 2020

Lohman/Penrose/Roll Call Vote: Penrose Aye/Clark Aye/Lohman Aye/Ruddock Aye/Dye Aye/Slater-Carter Aye/8 Ayes/0 Noes. The motion passed.

4. REGULAR BUSINESS

A. Authorize the General Manager to Sign the Grant of Easement and Agreement for the Wet Weather Storage Expansion Project with Granada Community Services District and Sign a Quit Claim Previously Granted Easement for the Wet Weather Storage Project

General Manager Prathivadi reviewed the staff report, and recommended that the Board of Directors authorize him to sign the grant of ease and agreement for the Wet Weather project. A discussion ensued. Following discussion, Director Ruddock moved, and Director Lohman seconded the motion to authorize the General Manager to sign the Grant of Easement and agreement for the Wet Weather Storage Expansion Project with Granada Community Services District and sign a Quit Claim previously granted easement for the Wet Weather Storage Project.

Ruddock/Lohman/Roll Call Vote: Penrose Aye/Clark Aye/Lohman Aye/Ruddock Aye/Dye Aye/Slater-Carter Aye/8 Ayes/0 Noes. The motion passed.

5. GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT

A. Receive Monthly Managers Report for November 2020

Supervisor of Treatment/Field Operations Tim Costello discussed the Category 3 SSO that happened earlier in the day in Montara. He stated that the SSO could have possibly been caused by a lateral repair on Vermont Street that might have pushed a root ball in to the system.

6. ATTORNEY’S REPORT - NONE

7. DIRECTOR’S REPORT None

8. TOPICS FOR FUTURE BOARD CONSIDERATION

Chair Slater-Carter suggested a discussion by the Board regarding the contract for Wastewater Management Services. Director Lohman requested a copy of the contract.

7 Minutes SAM Board Meeting December 28, 2020

Director Dye requested addressing the CIP.

9. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR CLOSED SESSION (Items discussed in Closed Session comply With the Ralph M. Brown Act)

A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code 54957 – Title: General Manager B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 – Agency Designated Representatives: Kishen Prathivadi, General Manager, Jeremy Jungreis, General Counsel, and Christopher Boucher, Labor Counsel; Employee Organization: International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local No. 39, ALF-CIO C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6; Agency Designated Representatives; Jeremey Jungreis, General Counsel, and Christopher Boucher, Labor Counsel, Unrepresented Employee: General Manager D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraphs (1), (2), and (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (One Case – Thompson vs SAM) E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code of Section 54956.9

The Board went in to Closed Session at 7:35 p.m.

10. CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION The Board came out of Closed Session at 8:41 p.m. Chair Slater-Carter reported that there was no reportable action.

11. ADJOURNMENT

Chair Slater-Carter adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted, Approved By:

Suzie Turbay Board Secretary Administrative Assistant

8 January 11, 2021 Agenda Item No: 3B Page 1

SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE

Staff Report

TO: Honorable Board of Directors

FROM: Kishen Prathivadi, General Manager

BY: George Evans, Finance Officer

SUBJECT: Approve Disbursements for January 11, 2021

Executive Summary The purpose of this report is for the Board of Directors to review and approve the disbursements for the referenced period.

Fiscal Impact Expenditures are paid per the adopted General and Contract Collection Services Budgets for FY2020/21. The total expenditure amount for January 11, 2021 is $260,122.77. Strategic Plan Compliance The recommendation complies with the SAM Strategic Plan Goal 3 “Consider long-term costs, and ensure that finances are stable and understandable by the board, member agencies, and the public.”

Background and Discussion/Report Attached please find the A/P check register for the period of December 29, 2020 through January 11, 2021 ($208,937.32) as well as the payroll check register for the pay period ending December 25, 2020 ($51,185.45).

Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the Board approve the disbursements for the period of December 29, 2020 through January 11, 2021, and the payroll check register for the pay period ending December 25, 2020 as presented.

BOARD MEMBERS: M. Clark B. Dye R. Lohman D. Penrose D. Ruddock K. Slater-Carter ALTERNATE MEMBERS: S. Boyd E. Suchomel P. Dekker 9 J. Harvey H. Rarback January 11, 2021 Agenda Item No: 3B Page 2

Supporting Documents Attachment A: AP Check Register for January 11, 2021 Attachment B: Payroll Check Register for PPE December 25, 2020

BOARD MEMBERS: M. Clark B. Dye R. Lohman D. Penrose D. Ruddock K. Slater-Carter ALTERNATE MEMBERS: S. Boyd E. Suchomel A. Eisen 10 J. Harvey H. Rarback P. Dekker Check Register Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside By Vendor Name

Payment Dates 12/29/2020 - 1/11/2021

Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Date Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 0028 - Alpha Analytical Laboratories, Inc 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/22/2020 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 245.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/22/2020 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 245.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/23/2020 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 245.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/23/2020 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 327.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/23/2020 COD Tests/Handling & Disposal… 343.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/23/2020 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 245.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/24/2020 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 449.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/24/2020 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 449.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/28/2020 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 245.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/28/2020 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 245.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/28/2020 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 535.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/29/2020 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 431.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/30/2020 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 305.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/30/2020 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 340.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/30/2020 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 245.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/30/2020 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 305.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/30/2020 COD Tests/Handling & Disposal… 310.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/30/2020 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 431.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/30/2020 COD Tests/Handling & Disposal… 261.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/30/2020 Ammonia Tests/Handling & Dis… 242.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/30/2020 COD Tests/Handling & Disposal… 365.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/30/2020 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 510.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 12/30/2020 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 510.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 01/04/2021 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 245.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 01/04/2021 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 245.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 01/04/2021 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 245.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 01/04/2021 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 245.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 01/04/2021 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 245.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 01/05/2021 BAL BOD Tests/Handling & Disp… 525.00 104276 01/11/2021 Alpha Analytical Laboratories, I… 01/05/2021 COD Tests/Handling & Disposal… 365.00 Vendor 0028 - Alpha Analytical Laboratories, Inc Total: 9,943.00 Vendor: 0125 - American Fidelity Assurance Company - Flex Plan 104279 01/11/2021 American Fidelity Assurance C… 12/31/2020 URM Plan - Pay Periods 12/04 &… 162.16 Vendor 0125 - American Fidelity Assurance Company - Flex Plan Total: 162.16 Vendor: 0124 - American Fidelity Assurance Company 104272 12/29/2020 American Fidelity Assurance C… 12/01/2020 Employee Optional Insurance - … 550.04 Vendor 0124 - American Fidelity Assurance Company Total: 550.04 Vendor: 0745 - AT&T Fiber Optic 104274 12/29/2020 AT&T Fiber Optic 12/19/2020 December Service 171-800-937… 671.56 Vendor 0745 - AT&T Fiber Optic Total: 671.56 Vendor: 0053 - AT&T 104273 12/29/2020 AT&T 12/17/2020 Dec/Jan Service 650 726-6029 5… 10.00 104273 12/29/2020 AT&T 12/17/2020 Dec/Jan Service 650 726-6029 5… 200.95 Vendor 0053 - AT&T Total: 210.95 Vendor: 0094 - Boucher Law 104281 01/11/2021 Boucher Law 01/03/2021 Labor & Employee Law Matters:… 13,160.00 104281 01/11/2021 Boucher Law 01/03/2021 Labor & Employee Law Matters:… 1,732.50 Vendor 0094 - Boucher Law Total: 14,892.50 Vendor: 0167 - California Sanitation Risk Management Authority 104280 01/11/2021 California Sanitation Risk Mana… 12/26/2020 Pooled Liability: 12/31/2020-12… 93,004.00 Vendor 0167 - California Sanitation Risk Management Authority Total: 93,004.00

1/6/2021 10:00:03 AM Page 1 of 4 11 Check Register Payment Dates: 12/29/2020 - 1/11/2021 Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Date Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 0134 - Cintas Corporation #464 104282 01/11/2021 Cintas Corporation #464 12/24/2020 Electrostatic Spray Admin Areas 776.60 104282 01/11/2021 Cintas Corporation #464 12/28/2020 Uniforms 387.91 104282 01/11/2021 Cintas Corporation #464 12/28/2020 Uniforms 25.53 104282 01/11/2021 Cintas Corporation #464 12/28/2020 Uniforms 20.96 104282 01/11/2021 Cintas Corporation #464 12/28/2020 Uniforms 29.83 104282 01/11/2021 Cintas Corporation #464 01/04/2021 Uniforms 354.69 104282 01/11/2021 Cintas Corporation #464 01/04/2021 Uniforms 25.95 104282 01/11/2021 Cintas Corporation #464 01/04/2021 Uniforms 21.37 104282 01/11/2021 Cintas Corporation #464 01/04/2021 Uniforms 29.00 Vendor 0134 - Cintas Corporation #464 Total: 1,671.84 Vendor: 0122 - Coastside County Water District 104283 01/11/2021 Coastside County Water District 12/31/2020 Hydrant Meter 180262748 Base… 139.18 104283 01/11/2021 Coastside County Water District 12/31/2020 Hydrant Meter 180262749 Base… 570.16 Vendor 0122 - Coastside County Water District Total: 709.34 Vendor: 0754 - DKF Solutions Group, LLC 104284 01/11/2021 DKF Solutions Group, LLC 01/01/2021 Online Safety Resources Month… 395.00 Vendor 0754 - DKF Solutions Group, LLC Total: 395.00 Vendor: 0218 - Edgcomb Law Group, LLP 104285 01/11/2021 Edgcomb Law Group, LLP 12/28/2020 Project 19OT01: November 664.00 Vendor 0218 - Edgcomb Law Group, LLP Total: 664.00 Vendor: 0247 - Freyer & Laureta, Inc. 104286 01/11/2021 Freyer & Laureta, Inc. 12/31/2020 FOG Inspecition Service: Dece… 1,785.00 Vendor 0247 - Freyer & Laureta, Inc. Total: 1,785.00 Vendor: 0267 - Grainger 104287 01/11/2021 Grainger 12/17/2020 Cabinet Light - Distillery LS: M… 71.72 Vendor 0267 - Grainger Total: 71.72 Vendor: 0277 - Hach Company 104288 01/11/2021 Hach Company 12/15/2020 Lab Supplies 2,049.32 104288 01/11/2021 Hach Company 12/18/2020 DPD Chlorine Pillow Packs: Lab 741.75 Vendor 0277 - Hach Company Total: 2,791.07 Vendor: 0289 - Hassett Hardware 104289 01/11/2021 Hassett Hardware 12/22/2020 Fittings/Valve - Pump Repairs: P… 64.38 104289 01/11/2021 Hassett Hardware 12/22/2020 Drill Bit: Plant 36.04 104289 01/11/2021 Hassett Hardware 12/23/2020 Wire Brush: Plant 14.19 104289 01/11/2021 Hassett Hardware 12/28/2020 Clear Silicon: Plant 7.64 104289 01/11/2021 Hassett Hardware 12/28/2020 Spray Paint: Plant 32.71 104289 01/11/2021 Hassett Hardware 12/29/2020 Battery Backup - Kanoff LS: M… 142.01 104289 01/11/2021 Hassett Hardware 12/29/2020 Replacement Battery - Kanoff LS… 28.30 Vendor 0289 - Hassett Hardware Total: 325.27 Vendor: 0299 - ICMA Retirement 104271 12/31/2020 ICMA Retirement 12/31/2020 ICMA 457 Deferred Comp 225.00 Vendor 0299 - ICMA Retirement Total: 225.00 Vendor: 0312 - Iron Mountain 104290 01/11/2021 Iron Mountain 12/31/2020 January 2021 Offsite Storage 744.77 Vendor 0312 - Iron Mountain Total: 744.77 Vendor: 0330 - Jeffco Painting & Coating, Inc. 104291 01/11/2021 Jeffco Painting & Coating, Inc. 12/31/2020 2020-12 Retention Billing - Dige… 16,343.75 Vendor 0330 - Jeffco Painting & Coating, Inc. Total: 16,343.75 Vendor: 0387 - Maze & Associates 104292 01/11/2021 Maze & Associates 12/31/2020 Accounting Services: December 5,500.00 104292 01/11/2021 Maze & Associates 12/31/2020 Additional Scope: General Cons… 100.00 104292 01/11/2021 Maze & Associates 12/31/2020 Additional Scope: Qtr1 Prep, Re… 3,800.00 Vendor 0387 - Maze & Associates Total: 9,400.00

1/6/2021 10:00:03 AM Page 2 of 4 12 Check Register Payment Dates: 12/29/2020 - 1/11/2021 Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Date Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 0440 - Occupational Health Centers of California 104293 01/11/2021 Occupational Health Centers of… 12/22/2020 Physical Exam/DOT: Felipe Prec… 103.00 Vendor 0440 - Occupational Health Centers of California Total: 103.00 Vendor: 0479 - Peninsula Pump & Equipment, Inc 104294 01/11/2021 Peninsula Pump & Equipment, I… 12/29/2020 Service Call - Airport LS: MWSD 1,440.11 Vendor 0479 - Peninsula Pump & Equipment, Inc Total: 1,440.11 Vendor: 0524 - Republic Services #925 104295 01/11/2021 Republic Services #925 12/25/2020 Solid Waste: December Lifts 1,499.10 Vendor 0524 - Republic Services #925 Total: 1,499.10 Vendor: 0594 - Sonic 104296 01/11/2021 Sonic 01/03/2021 FlexLink Ethernet: February 2021 399.00 Vendor 0594 - Sonic Total: 399.00 Vendor: 0602 - SRT Consultants Inc. 104297 01/11/2021 SRT Consultants Inc. 12/31/2020 December Engineering Support:… 1,560.00 104297 01/11/2021 SRT Consultants Inc. 01/05/2021 December Engineering Support 2,212.50 104297 01/11/2021 SRT Consultants Inc. 01/05/2021 December Engineering Support:… 6,528.35 Vendor 0602 - SRT Consultants Inc. Total: 10,300.85 Vendor: 0671 - Univar USA Inc 104298 01/11/2021 Univar USA Inc 12/31/2020 Sodium Hypochlorite - Montara… 1,219.34 104298 01/11/2021 Univar USA Inc 12/31/2020 Sodium Hypochlorite - Princeton… 532.72 104298 01/11/2021 Univar USA Inc 01/01/2021 Sodium Bisulfite: Plant 4,964.99 Vendor 0671 - Univar USA Inc Total: 6,717.05 Vendor: 0761 - US Bank Equipment Finance 104275 12/29/2020 US Bank Equipment Finance 12/18/2020 Copier Lease: Equipment Upgra… 20.09 104275 12/29/2020 US Bank Equipment Finance 12/18/2020 Copier Lease: Equipment Upgra… 251.53 Vendor 0761 - US Bank Equipment Finance Total: 271.62 Vendor: 0681 - USA Blue Book 104299 01/11/2021 USA Blue Book 12/24/2020 Pump Injection Valves: Plant 192.94 Vendor 0681 - USA Blue Book Total: 192.94 Vendor: 0694 - Voyager Fleet Systems, Inc. 104300 01/11/2021 Voyager Fleet Systems, Inc. 12/24/2020 Fuel Purchases 29.88 104300 01/11/2021 Voyager Fleet Systems, Inc. 12/24/2020 Fuel Purchases 60.00 104300 01/11/2021 Voyager Fleet Systems, Inc. 12/24/2020 Fuel Purchases 503.50 104300 01/11/2021 Voyager Fleet Systems, Inc. 12/24/2020 Fuel Purchases 1,228.30 Vendor 0694 - Voyager Fleet Systems, Inc. Total: 1,821.68 Vendor: 0705 - Wastewater Management Specialists, LLC 104301 01/11/2021 Wastewater Management Spec… 12/31/2020 December OMIP: Remote 31,631.00 Vendor 0705 - Wastewater Management Specialists, LLC Total: 31,631.00

Grand Total: 208,937.32

1/6/2021 10:00:03 AM Page 3 of 4 13 Check Register Payment Dates: 12/29/2020 - 1/11/2021 Report Summary Fund Summary Fund Payment Amount 100 - Operating Fund 205,164.90 300 - Contract Services 3,772.42 Grand Total: 208,937.32

Account Summary Account Number Account Name Payment Amount 100-1010-5310 General Counsel 664.00 100-1010-5311 Employment Legal Fees 14,892.50 100-1010-5312 Late Fees, Interest & Pena… 59.97 100-1010-5323 Software License & Maint… 399.00 100-1010-5330 Misc. Professional Services 9,400.00 100-1010-5412 Insurance Premiums 93,004.00 100-1010-5418 Misc. Other Services 744.77 100-1010-5421 Telephones 872.51 100-1010-5511 Rental/Lease Equipment -… 251.53 100-1010-5610 Janitorial Services 776.60 100-1010-5822 Fuel, Oil, Lubricant 60.00 100-2021-5318 Engineering & Architectur… 2,212.50 100-2021-5320 Medical Services 103.00 100-2021-5330 Misc. Professional Services 33,416.00 100-2021-5411 Registration Fees 395.00 100-2021-5417 Uniform Services 742.60 100-2021-5433 Solid Waste (Trash) 1,499.10 100-2021-5612 Building & Structures Mai… 16,343.75 100-2021-5814 Maintenance Supplies 347.90 100-2021-5817 Chemicals 6,717.05 100-2021-5822 Fuel, Oil, Lubricant 503.50 100-2022-5330 Misc. Professional Services 9,943.00 100-2022-5813 Laboratory Supplies 2,791.07 100-2027 Deferred Comp 225.00 100-2035 Misc Benefits - Pre Tax 162.16 100-2036 Misc Benefits - Post Tax 550.04 100-4041-5318 Engineering & Architectur… 6,528.35 100-4041-5330 Misc. Professional Services 1,560.00 300-3031-5417 Uniform Services 51.48 300-3031-5431 Water 709.34 300-3031-5822 Fuel, Oil, Lubricant 1,228.30 300-3032-5417 Uniform Services 42.33 300-3033-5417 Uniform Services 58.83 300-3033-5616 CS Repairs - MWSD 1,682.14 Grand Total: 208,937.32

Project Account Summary Project Account Key Payment Amount **None** 200,184.97 17OT01-5318 6,528.35 18IP01-5330 1,560.00 19OT01-5310 664.00 Grand Total: 208,937.32

1/6/2021 10:00:03 AM Page 4 of 4 14 Payroll Check Register Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside Checks Pay Period: 12/12/2020-12/25/2020

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Employee Employee # Check Type Date Amount Number Clark, Matthew 0026 Regular 12/31/2020 92.35 1650 Dye, Barbara 0031 Regular 12/31/2020 92.35 1651 Slater-Carter, Kathryn 0015 Regular 12/31/2020 92.35 1652

12/28/2020 5:09:29 PM Page 1 of 3 15 Payroll Check Register Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside Direct Deposits Pay Period: 12/12/2020-12/25/2020

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Employee Employee # Date Amount Number Aguilar-Ibal, Gabriel 0004 12/31/2020 4,513.65 2774 Costello, Timothy J 0001 12/31/2020 100.00 2775 Costello, Timothy J 0001 12/31/2020 4,051.17 2775 Harvey, Keith 0010 12/31/2020 2,568.32 2776 Hussein, Jr., Tazammal Aiyub 0040 12/31/2020 200.00 2777 Hussein, Jr., Tazammal Aiyub 0040 12/31/2020 500.00 2777 Hussein, Jr., Tazammal Aiyub 0040 12/31/2020 1,308.47 2777 Long, George J 0002 12/31/2020 4,001.79 2778 Mendez, Carlos 0009 12/31/2020 4,317.95 2779 Ondish, Sonya L 0022 12/31/2020 3,359.39 2780 Partida, David 0006 12/31/2020 4,144.13 2781 Rovai, Angelo 0042 12/31/2020 2,541.48 2782 Ahumada, Jose 0039 12/31/2020 1,964.53 2783 Preciado , Felipe 0036 12/31/2020 2,732.57 2784 Young, Anthony Edward 0024 12/31/2020 2,704.41 2785 Evans, George 0025 12/31/2020 3,124.49 2786 Evans, George 0025 12/31/2020 250.00 2786 Prathivadi, Kishen 0012 12/31/2020 6,051.16 2787 Turbay, Susan 0007 12/31/2020 2,197.84 2788 Lohman , Richard 0017 12/31/2020 92.35 2789 Penrose, Deborah 0021 12/31/2020 92.35 2790 Ruddock, Deborah Rose 0018 12/31/2020 92.35 2791

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Type Count Amount Regular Checks 3 277.05 Manual Checks 0 0.00 Reversals 0 0.00 Voided Checks 0 0.00 Direct Deposits 22 50,908.40 Total 25 51,185.45

12/28/2020 5:09:29 PM Page 3 of 3 17 January 11, 2021 Agenda Item No: 3C Page 1

SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE

Staff Report

TO: Honorable Board of Directors

FROM: Kishen Prathivadi, General Manager

SUBJECT: Review and Approve the Schedule of SAM Board of Directors Meetings for 2021

Executive Summary The purpose of this report is for the Board of Directors to discuss the schedule of regular Board meetings for 2021.

Fiscal Impact The cost of the scheduled meetings is approximately $18,000 and is included in the General budget for FY 2020/21 and the proposed budget for FY 2021/22.

Strategic Plan Compliance The recommendation complies with the SAM Strategic Plan Goal 4: “A well organized, motivated and well-trained staff with an effective Board of directors are the most important keys to success for SAM.”

Background and Discussion/Report At the first meeting of each calendar year, the Board reviews and approves the schedule of meetings for the year. The schedule for 2021 assumes that the meetings on May 24, and October 11, 2021, will be cancelled because they fall on SAM observed holidays. This schedule maintains at least one regular meeting each month.

Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the Board of Directors approve the Schedule of SAM Board of Directors Meetings for 2021 as presented.

BOARD MEMBERS: M. Clark B. Dye R. Lohman D. Penrose D. Ruddock K. Slater-Carter ALTERNATE MEMBERS: S. Boyd E. Suchomel P. Dekker 18 J. Harvey H. Rarback January 11, 2021 Agenda Item No: 3C Page 2

Supporting Documents Attachment A: Schedule of SAM Board of Directors Meetings for 2021 Attachment B: Board Meeting Calendar

BOARD MEMBERS: M. Clark B. Dye R. Lohman D. Penrose D. Ruddock K. Slater-Carter ALTERNATE MEMBERS: S. Boyd E. Suchomel P. Dekker 19 J. Harvey H. Rarback SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE (SAM) Schedule of Board Meetings 2021 Date Day Location January 11, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

January 25, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

February 8, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

February 22, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

March 8, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

March 22, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

April 12, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

April 26, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

May 10, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

May 24, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

June 14, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

June 28, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

July 12, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

July 26, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

August 9, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

August 23, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

September 13, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

September 27, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

October 11, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

October 25, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

November 8, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

November 22, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

December 12, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building

December 27, 2021 Monday SAM Administration Building Note: This schedule is subject to change at the direction of the SAM Board

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Board Meetings SAM Observed Holidays

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SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE

Staff Report

TO: Honorable Board of Directors

FROM: Kishen Prathivadi, General Manager

SUBJECT: Establish Board Operations Committee and Finance Committee as Standing Committees, Set Time and Place for the Meetings, and Appoint Directors

Executive Summary The purpose of this report is for the Board of Directors to discuss establishing standing committees instead of ad hoc committees.

Fiscal Impact Assuming that the committee meetings will not be videoed and that there are three directors assigned to each committee, the cost of each meeting will be $300. That is the same cost as current ad hoc committee meetings.

Background and Discussion/Report In 2016, the Board identified the need for new ad hoc committees (Board Operations, Finance, Public Outreach) to discuss and resolve specific issues. These committees met as appropriate for the assigned purposes and did not have regularly scheduled meeting days or times.

Since that time, staff has found the input received from the committees to be beneficial and believes that there is a need for regular, ongoing work with the Board Operations

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and Finance committees. If the Board decides to set regular times, places, and ongoing subject matter for the committees, the committees become standing committees and must comply with the Brown Act. The following table reflects staff’s recommendation for standing committees, ongoing committee subject matter, time, and place of meetings.

Committee Subject Matter Currently Meeting Meeting Name Ad Hoc Times Place Committee Directors Board Assist with Board/General Penrose, 4th Monday SAM Office Operations Manager relationship, Clark, every month 1000 Cabrillo Hwy planning, policy development, Slater- @5.30pm Half Moon Bay General Manger’s evaluation, Carter Board self-evaluation Finance Strategic Plan, budgets, Ruddock, 3rd Thursday SAM Office audits, fees Boyd, every month 1000 Cabrillo Hwy Dye @11am Half Moon Bay .

At the first regular Board meeting of each calendar year, the Board appoints officers. After the officers are appointed, the Chair will recommend directors for each committee.

Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the Board of Directors establish the Board Operations and Finance standing committees, set the time and place of the committee meetings, and appoint directors to each committee.

Supporting Documents None

BOARD MEMBERS: M. Clark B. Dye R. Lohman D. Penrose D. Ruddock K. Slater-Carter ALTERNATE MEMBERS: S. Boyd E. Suchomel P. Dekker J. Harvey H. Rarback 23 January 11, 2021 Agenda Item No: 4B Page 1

SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE

Staff Report

TO: Honorable Board of Directors

FROM: Kishen Prathivadi, General Manager

SUBJECT: Approve Side Letter Agreement between the Sewer Authority Mid- Coastside and IUOE, Local 39 Regarding Vacation Accruals and Administrative Leave

Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to provide information in support of the Board’s approval of the attached Side Letter Agreement with IUOE, Local 39 regarding vacation accruals and administrative leave for FY20-21.

Fiscal Impact The estimated financial impact is approximately $33,851.22 for Local 39 employees. However, this cost assumption is based upon the fact that none of the affected employees will take any time off between now and June 30, 2021 and opts to sell all vacation balances above 300 hours, so it represents the maximum costs to SAM. The actual cost is expected to be less, as any time off taken prior to June 30, 2021 will be absorbed in the already budgeted salary costs for FY20-21.

Background and Discussion/Report In March 2020, the Board declared a local emergency due to the circumstances presented by COVID-19. Since the emergency was declared, staff have provided continuing and dedicated support in ensuring that SAM’s functions are effectively

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carried out, particularly, in the Operations & Maintenance, Collection System and Administration Divisions. Because of SAM’s timely and proactive role in managing the challenges presented by COVID-19, SAM’s operations have remained stable and consistent, with no interruptions in the provision of SAM’s essential services.

Under the current Memorandum of Understanding between SAM and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local No. 39 (“Local 39”) dated July 1, 2019 – January 31, 2023 (“MOU”), Section XI, titled, “Vacation,” Subsection B specifies that employees may not accumulate more than 400 hours of vacation, and upon reaching the cap, vacation leave shall not be accrued beyond the cap. Separately, under a Side Letter Agreement in the MOU titled, “Supervisor of Treatment/Field Operations – Job Description,” the Supervisor of Treatment/Field Operations is eligible for 50 hours of Administrative Leave annually in lieu of overtime pay. However, as a result of the operational needs presented by COVID-19, four Local 39 employees currently have over 300 hours of vacation accruals and it is anticipated that they could potentially reach the cap in 2021.

In recognition of the hardships presented by the pandemic, and the lack of reasonable means for certain employees who are reaching the vacation cap to take time off, the Operations Committee met on November 23, 2020 to consider alternative means for employees to be compensated for their earned vacation time, and further, that for the Supervisor of Treatment/Field Operations, to be compensated for their administrative leave.

Based on the Committee’s recommendation, it is recommended that the Board approve the attached Side Letter Agreement with Local 39 which specifies the following terms:

 For Local 39 employees who have accrued over 300 vacation hours on the books prior to June 30, 2021, they may elect to cash out, on a one-time basis, up to 80 hours of vacation accruals in lieu of taking time off. Any cash out will be at the employee’s current hourly rate of pay and will reduce their vacation accruals by the number of hours cashed out.

 In addition to the above, the Supervisor of Treatment/Field Operations may also elect to cash out, on a one-time basis before June 30, 2021, up to 50 hours of administrative leave in lieu of taking time off.

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 Employees who are eligible for the cash out must make such an election in writing following any instructions which will be set forth by SAM’s Finance Department to allow for sufficient time to process any cash out requests prior to the close of the 2020-2021 fiscal year (which ends on June 30, 2021).

Further, the proposed Side Letter Agreement states that the parties recognize the extraordinary circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is SAM’s intention that this arrangement to allow for a one-time cash out shall not be precedent- setting moving forward, and the allowance to cash out leaves shall automatically sunset on June 30, 2021 (to coincide with the expiration of the current fiscal year).

As COVID-19 is expected to impact SAM’s operations for the remainder of FY20-21, this proposed Side Letter Agreement also benefits SAM by ensuring adequate staffing for the continuity of SAM’s operations. Especially considering the relative small size of SAM’s staff, having staff around could also be helpful in case of other emergencies (i.e. winter storms) and to have a contingent staff during the pandemic. It also recognizes employees for their commitment to SAM and doing their part towards protecting public health.

Recommendation The General Manager recommends that the Board discuss and approve the proposed Side Letter Agreement with Local 39, for the reasons set forth above.

Supporting Documents Attachment A: Side Letter Agreement

BOARD MEMBERS: M. Clark B. Dye R. Lohman D. Penrose D. Ruddock K. Slater-Carter ALTERNATE MEMBERS: S. Boyd E. Suchomel P. Dekker 26 J. Harvey H. Rarback SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SEWER AUTHORITY MID- COASTSIDE AND INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, STATIONARY ENGINEERS, LOCAL NO. 39 CONCERNING VACATION ACCRUALS AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

DATE: January 11, 2021

I) RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside (“SAM”) and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local No. 39 (“Local 39” or “Union”) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding dated July 1, 2019 – January 31, 2023 (“MOU”) which sets forth the wages, hours, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment for Local 39 members; and,

WHEREAS, under MOU, Section XI, titled, “Vacation,” Subsection B, employees may not accumulate more than 400 hours of vacation, and upon reaching the cap, vacation leave shall not be accrued beyond the cap; and,

WHEREAS, under the MOU, Side Letter Agreement titled, “Supervisor of Treatment/Field Operations – Job Description,” the Supervisor of Treatment/Field Operations is eligible for 50 hours of Administrative Leave annually in lieu of overtime pay; and,

WHEREAS, in recognition of the hardships presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the lack of reasonable means for certain employees who are reaching the vacation cap to take time off, SAM and the Union wish to provide for an alternative means for employees to be compensated for their earned vacation time, and further, that for the Supervisor of Treatment/Field Operations, to also be compensated for their administrative leave.

II) AGREEMENT

THEREFORE, SAM and Local 39 enter into this Side Letter Agreement and hereby agree to the following:

 For Local 39 employees who have accrued over 300 vacation hours on the books prior to December 31, 2020, they may elect to cash out, on a one-time basis, up to 80 hours of vacation accruals in lieu of taking time off. Any cash out will be at the employee’s current hourly rate of pay and will reduce their vacation accruals by the number of hours cashed out.

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 In reaching this Agreement, the parties recognize the extraordinary circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is SAM’s intention that this arrangement to allow for a one-time cash out shall not be precedent-setting moving forward, and the allowance to cash out leaves shall automatically sunset on June 30, 2021 (to coincide with the expiration of the current fiscal year).

Unless otherwise stated, the provisions of this Side Letter Agreement supersede any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of the parties' MOU. All other provisions of the parties' MOU shall otherwise remain in full force and effect. This Side Letter Agreement shall only become binding and effective upon SAM Board of Directors’ adoption of this Side Letter Agreement.

The parties' signatures below signify that they have met and conferred in good faith in accordance with California Government Code Section 3500, et seq. Agreed to on this 11th day of January, 2021, by the parties’ authorized representatives.

III) SIGNATURES

For Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside For IUOE, Local 39

______Kishen Prathivadi Date Bart Florence Date General Manager Business Manager

______Charlie Solt Date Director of Public Employees

______Mark E. Gong Date Business Representative

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SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE

Staff Report

TO: Honorable Board of Directors

FROM: Jeremy Jungreis, General Counsel Christopher Boucher, Labor & Employment Counsel

SUBJECT: Approve a One-Time Cash Out for Certain Unrepresented Employees’ Leave Balances for FY20-21

Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to provide information in support of the Board’s approval of a one-time cash out for certain Unrepresented Employees’ leave balances for FY20-21.

Fiscal Impact The estimated financial impact is approximately $18,426.70 for supervisory and unrepresented employees. However, this cost assumption is based upon the fact that none of the affected employees will take any time off between now and June 30, 2021 and opts to sell all applicable leave balances, so it represents the maximum costs to SAM. The actual cost is expected to be less, as any time off taken prior to June 30, 2021 will be absorbed in the already budgeted salary costs for FY20-21.

Background and Discussion/Report In March 2020, the Board declared a local emergency due to the circumstances presented by COVID-19. Since the emergency was declared, the General Manager has been designated as SAM’s Director of Emergency Services, and he has provided ongoing leadership and support to SAM’s operations and staff since the onset of COVID-19. In addition, the Finance Officer has provided similar critical support in

BOARD MEMBERS: M. Clark B. Dye R. Lohman D. Penrose D. Ruddock K. Slater-Carter ALTERNATE MEMBERS: S. Boyd E. Suchomel P. Dekker 29 J. Harvey H. Rarback January 11, 2021 Agenda Item No: 4C Page 2 ensuring continued and dedicated support to SAM. Because of SAM’s timely and proactive role in managing the challenges presented by COVID-19, SAM’s operations have remained stable and consistent, with no interruptions in the provision of SAM’s essential services.

Under the current Unrepresented Employee Manual, it specifies that employees may not accumulate more than 400 hours of vacation, and upon reaching the cap, vacation leave shall not be accrued beyond the cap. In addition, Unrepresented Employees also earn 1.231 hours of Administrative Leave each pay period. This leave is intended to recognize the nature of their job responsibilities which cause them to work numerous hours in excess of the normal workweek. Unrepresented Employees may accrue Administrative Leave up to a maximum cumulative total of 40 hours. Once an employee reaches 40 hours, they shall cease to accrue Administrative Leave until their balance fall back below the 40-hour maximum. Currently, SAM has one Unrepresented Employee, who is the Finance Officer.

For the General Manager, in addition to the vacation cap, his Employment Agreement also grants him 60 hours of management leave per calendar year, beginning on January 1, 2020. This leave is in lieu of Administrative Leave, which applies to other Unrepresented Employees, and is intended to compensate Manager for evening meetings and other events he is required to attend outside SAM’s regular business hours. The General Manager may not accrue more than 60 hours of management leave; when his management leave accrual reaches 60 hours, he will cease to accrue management leave until and only to the extent that his accrued management leave drops below the accrual cap.

In recognition of the hardships presented by the pandemic, and the lack of reasonable means for SAM’s General Manager and Unrepresented Employees to take time off given their leadership roles at SAM, the Operations Committee met on November 23, 2020 to consider alternative means for these employees to be compensated in lieu of taking time off.

Based on the Committee’s recommendation, it is recommended that the Board approve the following for the General Manager and Unrepresented Employees:

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 For the General Manager and Unrepresented Employees who have accrued over 300 vacation hours on the books prior to June 30, 2021, they may elect to cash out, on a one-time basis, up to 80 hours of vacation accruals in lieu of taking time off. Any cash out will be at the employee’s current hourly rate of pay and will reduce their vacation accruals by the number of hours cashed out.

 For Unrepresented Employees, they may elect to cash out, on a one-time basis before June 30, 2021, up to 40 hours of administrative leave in lieu of taking time off.

 For the General Manager, he may elect to cash out, on a one-time basis before June 30, 2021, up to 60 hours of management leave in lieu of taking time off.

Further, as the Committee recognizes the extraordinary circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is SAM’s intention that this arrangement to allow for a one-time cash out shall not be precedent-setting moving forward, and the allowance to cash out leaves shall automatically sunset on June 30, 2021 (to coincide with the expiration of the current fiscal year).

As COVID-19 is expected to impact SAM’s operations for the remainder of FY20-21, the above proposed arrangements also benefit SAM by ensuring adequate staffing for the continuity of SAM’s operations. Especially considering the relative small size of SAM’s staff, ensuring that leadership personnel are available could also be helpful in case of other emergencies (i.e. winter storms). It also recognizes employees for their commitment to SAM and doing their part towards protecting public health.

Recommendation The General Counsel and Labor & Employment Counsel recommend that the Board discuss and approve the proposed arrangements for the General Manager and Unrepresented Employees, for the reasons set forth above.

Supporting Documents None

BOARD MEMBERS: M. Clark B. Dye R. Lohman D. Penrose D. Ruddock K. Slater-Carter ALTERNATE MEMBERS: S. Boyd E. Suchomel P. Dekker 31 J. Harvey H. Rarback January 11, 2021 Agenda Item No: 4D Page 1

SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE

Staff Report

TO: Honorable Board of Directors

FROM: Kishen Prathivadi, General Manager

DATE: January 11, 2021

SUBJECT: Review and Discuss the Year End Report from Wastewater Management Specialists, LLC

Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to review and discuss the work effort of Wastewater Management Specialists LLC (WMS) during the past year.

Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact to this agenda item.

Strategic Plan Compliance The recommendation complies with Goal 5 of the SAM Strategic Plan, “Infrastructure, Operations, and Maintenance,” Goal 5.3 – “Develop a longest term reasonable perspective in concrete spending terms of potential alternative approaches to managing the system with the objective of decreasing long term costs and environmental impacts and increasing safety.”

Background and Discussion/Report In December 2019 the Board of Directors hired WMS to assist the board and SAM management with challenges faced by the Authority. The Board stated they were looking for input to improve SAM and help the new SAM Manager with the day-to-day challenges of operating a Joint Powers Agreement agency from a source that would provide them with expert and experienced advice. WMS has

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worked very closely with SAM staff, and up to the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic with members of the Board of Directors, to address challenges SAM has been working to overcome. The pandemic has drastically reduced the interaction of WMS with the Board, limited to occasional Board Meetings, and inhibited the ability of WMS and Board Members to interact.

Over the past year, WMS has provided the advice and direction SAM sought in many ways and many times, often providing key input into circumstances and decisions faced by SAM. As with any advice, it is sometimes used and sometimes not, but overall WMS has helped SAM through a difficult year and has provided the input sought.

The recent plant upset due to unknown and unforeseen circumstances related to the flow entering the plant having an extremely high BOD concentration has been a key example of the benefits WMS brings to SAM. Based on process knowledge WMS provided expert advice direction to the recovery of the process and ultimately to the significant improvement of SAM’s discharge. WMS is a key resource in this effort and the ability to reach out to other highly qualified operational experts adds to that benefit. WMS has also provided a draft Process Control Management Plan for SAM to implement in the future, that once fully implemented, will provide a solid basis of information and direction for anyone operating the plant. The PCMP is a key piece of implementing a workable long- term Staffing and Succession Plan.

WMS has prepared and presented multiple reports and made many recommendations for consideration by SAM over the past year. The efforts have improved SAM operations, communications with Member Agencies and the public, and resulted in an overall improvement in SAM’s abilities to fulfill the obligation of treating wastewater for the coastside community.

Staff Recommendation This agenda item is a discussion item only and no action is required on the part of the Board of Directors

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Supporting Documents Attachment A: Wastewater Management Specialists LLC Yearend Progress Report Attachment B: Wastewater Management Specialists LLC Yearend Progress Report PowerPoint

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Wastewater Management Specialists LLC (WMS) would like to thank the Sewer Authority Mid- Coastside Board of Directors for the opportunity to perform work related to management and operational improvements for the SAM during the past year.

The purpose of this report is to summarize the work asked of WMS, the work completed and the work that was not accomplished. The initial driver for bringing WMS into the SAM organization was the resignation of the SAM Manager in the spring of 2019. The SAM Board of Directors (Board) initially approached WMS with interest in hiring a new manager, however, due to multiple complications this option was determined to not be feasible. Shortly thereafter the Board requested WMS to perform an evaluation of SAM from a management perspective over a thirty-day period beginning in late July 2019. To accomplish this effort, WMS performed the following:

Initial evaluation of SAM and subsequent report of findings and recommendations Interviews with then current members of the Board of Directors and available alternates Interviews with then current SAM staff Interviews with former SAM managers Interviews with engineering consultants working with SAM Interview with the auditing firm working with SAM Interviews with Member Agency Managers/Assistant Managers

WMS interviewed the group above and performed an initial evaluation of the SAM organization and presented the findings to the Board at the meeting of August 26, 2019. The Board then authorized WMS to perform work assisting SAM staff and the interim SAM Manager to improve the SAM financial status, operational procedures and provide recommendations for overall management improvement.

At the December 9, 2019 Board Meeting the SAM Board authorized WMS to perform work for Calendar Year 2020. The following is the Work Scope Item Description the Board assigned and to WMS along with general comments regarding the work completed and the state of each item at this time.

Category: Provide Overall Management Support to General Manager and SAM Supervisory Staff

Sub-projects: 1. General support for General Manager and Board in addressing daily challenges – WMS has provided significant input and guidance when requested and allowed by the SAM Manager 2. Management skills training for supervisory and upcoming staff – WMS has provided minimal formal training in this area but has provided ongoing assistance to SAM staff in dealing with

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35 management challenges. This has been addressed almost entirely by hands-on training and assistance. 3. Succession Plan development (Prepared for Board Approval at December 2020 meeting) – The “Draft Staffing and Succession Plan” was submitted to the SAM Manager in early November 2020. 4. JPA development support – This effort was cancelled by the Board in January 2020 as not needing WMS assistance. 5. Provide management level support and review of financial and H.R. needs related to budget and audits – The FY 2017-2018 Audit was completed and then WMS was asked to not be involved in the financial efforts as it was nearing completion. Up to that point WMS had provided assistance to SAM staff, the Auditor and the outside accounting firm. WMS was deeply involved in the development of the SAM General Operations Budget, even recommending that the prior year budget should be carried over due to the then unknown impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. WMS was fully responsible for development of the FY2020-2021 Contract Collections Services budget working with the MA Managers. 6. Provide expertise and guidance to the SAM General Manager, the Board and MA Managers to ensure communication of SAM activities and needs are well documented and distributed to all effected parties – WMS worked closely with the SAM Manager and the MA Managers to improve communication between the agencies. WMS recommended institution of a monthly “Managers Meeting” to ensure the MA Managers are kept up to date on SAM status. This has not been perfectly executed every month, but WMS believes all involved will agree communication has improved in the past year. 7. Assist with hiring a Public Relations Specialist and working with the SAM General Manager and others as needed to develop ongoing transparent communication of SAM's responsibilities, what SAM is working on and keeping all parties informed of impacts and needs – The SAM Board was initially interested in doing more PR work and using the services of a professional firm. However, after a short time it was determined to not proceed with this effort and to use existing resources to a higher degree which effort the SAM Manager has led. 8. Facilitate a workshop(s) with SAM staff, Board Members and MA staff to reinforce strategic goals and priorities identified in 2017 Strategic Plan. Document outcome for Board approval in calendar year 2020 – Due to Covid-19 and the need for Strategic Planning to have a high level of interaction between the parties to establish common direction and goals, this meeting was determined WMS and the SAM Manager to not be feasible at this time. It was postponed until circumstances allow it to be held in person. The use of a professional facilitator is recommended.

Category: Collection System O & M Improvements and Contract Improvement *

Sub-projects: 1. Assist SAM General Manager and MA Managers in the development of a Standard Services Contract to use as the base "boiler plate" language for collections system services provide to the MAs by SAM and streamline the process for defining the Scope of Work needed by the MAs and provided by SAM – WMS worked closely with the MA Managers to reach agreement on a standard contract for the Contract Collections Services. Common ground was

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36 reached on the budget sharing aspect of the services, however, there were and continue to be significant points of disagreement on the format of the contract. WMS presented a draft contract for consideration by all three MAs that was based on a solid format used often in the private sector for this type of work with municipal entities. One MA chose to proceed, with minor adjustments, and used the contract for FY2020-2021 services while the other two chose to stick with previous practices. 2. Evaluate collections system O&M practices and contract services approach – WMS has only done cursory evaluation of the actual collections system services O&M practices during the past year - Again, due to Covid-19 it has not been possible to be on site and work side by side with staff to address this issue as planned. WMS has worked with the senior staff and supervisor to establish cleaning goals and approach to ensure the systems are cleaned and maintained to industry standards. SAM staff is doing a remarkable job based on the criteria of reduced blockages and cleaning pipe segments to allow the wastewater to flow freely. 3. Evaluate and recommend appropriate staffing levels and organizational needs to meet the ultimate needs of the MAs related to collections system maintenance – WMS evaluated and prepared a draft Staffing and Succession Plan that was delivered to the SAM Manager in early November 2020. To summarize it was determined, based on industry standard using private sector operators that the SAM Contract Collection Services staffing level is inline with the needs of the facilities and, other than a supervisory organizational adjustment, should remain as is.

Category: SAM Operations and Maintenance Procedures Standardization *

Sub-projects: 1. Evaluate and provide recommendations for staffing levels and organizational structure for each SAM work group and recommend, organizational improvements – As noted above, WMS evaluated and prepared a draft Staffing and Succession Plan that was delivered to the SAM Manager in early November 2020. 2. Evaluate treatment plant O&M practices and process control strategies and recommend improvements – This has been an ongoing effort and was brought to a head in late 2020 as the plant was inundated with flow that contained high levels of BOD. WMS worked to evaluate and determine the ability to treat the flow received and determined there are deficiencies in the treatment plant that were addressed through operational changes. WMS also recommended that SAM hire a highly qualified, professional wastewater engineering firm to perform a thorough engineering review of the facility to establish the design capacities, assumptions and needs. Additionally, a Process Control Management Plan (PCMP) which was originally eliminated from the WMS scope of work for Calendar Year 2020, the SAM Manager and WMS agreed in the summer of 2020 that WMS would write a PCMP by the end of the year for SAM to implement and use in the future. Due to Covid-19 impacts on other items in the scope of work, the parties agreed there was adequate time available to complete this effort. This document was submitted to the SAM Manager in December 2020. 3. Capital Improvement Program Development a. Perform initial evaluation of treatment plant needs; b. Perform initial evaluation and updated previously identified needs related to the IPS pipeline and related SAM pump stations;

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37 c. Evaluate 2017 Capital Improvement Program study and update to establish a 5-year CIP and a 10-year Capital Improvement Forecast to be adopted by the SAM Board and updated annually (projects and cost estimates) - WMS prepared a detailed “Draft Capital Improvement Program” plan (CIP) based on evaluation of the facilities and the need to operate for another thirty or more years. The CIP addressed project needs for the treatment plant, the pump stations and the inter-tie pipeline. It also addressed timing and financial needs to facilitate its completion using financial limitations of the MAs and SAM. The CIP plan was submitted to the SAM Manager in October 2020.

* The Process Control Management Program will not be developed or incorporated this year, however, we will do what we can with the available time to facilitate improvements in the O&M of both the Collection System work and the Treatment Plant as part of the optimization evaluation. – WMS, proposed and with SAM Manager approval, wrote a draft PCMP for SAM to implement in the future.

The following are additional items not originally anticipated in the scope of work that WMS was asked to perform during the past year:

1. Evaluation and Recommendation of Alternative Projects for the Wet Weather Flow Management Project 2. Prepare RFP - Recruit engineering firms to evaluate system wide flow 3. Prepare RFP - Recruit and provide documentation for engineering analysis of Wet Weather Flow alternatives 4. Performed an Evaluation and Recommendation for Corrosion and Odor Control Strategies and Processes 5. Preparation of multiple staff reports on behalf of the SAM Manager for Board meetings 6. Performed an Evaluation and preparation of alternatives for projects related to the Ameresco proposal 7. Performed an Evaluation of plant process upsets and directed correction of process to produce high quality effluent 8. Performed analysis and prepared an odor control alternatives evaluation resulting in recommendation of Calcium Nitrate to replace the current ineffective use of chlorine at the pump stations – Negotiated pricing on equipment and chemicals 9. Budgets – Participated in preparation of the General Budget and performed the preparation of the Contract Collections Services budget 10. Prepared a Draft Process Control Management Plan 11. Performed evaluation of firms to provide recruitment for a new SAM Manager 12. Assisted with Digester #1 process upset resulting in the cleaning and recoating of Digester #1 13. Developed an SOP on how to write Standard Operating Procedures for development of SOPs as needed to address the implementation of PCMP 14. Obtained pricing on Hach WIMS data management program

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38 15. Improved level of communications between SAM and MAs with subsequent improvement in the trust level between SAM and each MA. 16. Recommended a construction management firm to assist with project implementation

WMS has been available for staff and management to contact with any questions about process needs, operational improvements, budgets, management challenges and any other item that staff, MA Managers or Board Members were faced with over the year on a 24/7 basis.

Conclusion:

WMS believes SAM facilities and the day to day operation have improved significantly over the past year. There have been and will continue to be challenges in the operation and maintenance of the facilities but the personnel at SAM are dedicated and competent in their assigned duties. The implementation of the PCMP will continue this trend by providing documented practices and procedures for the operation and maintenance of not only the treatment plant but also the collections services. WMS has provided multiple documents to SAM for review and looks forward to SAM making the improvements needed to carry forward into the coming decades.

Thank you again for the opportunity of working with SAM. SAM now has multiple programs to consider for advancing the capabilities and performance of SAM and WMS looks forward to seeing the decisions and direction that SAM goes in the future.

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39 2020 YEAREND PROGRESS REPORT

WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS, LLC

JANUARY 11, 2021 40 Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside

 Original Evaluation and Recommendations WMS Efforts Began in July 2019 due to: Unstable Management – Recent Resignation of Manager Financial Challenges with Audits Looming Retirements No or Outdated Policies/Procedures Treatment Plant needs Repairs/Updates Corrosion and Odor Impacts Contract Collections Services Costs/Stability

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 Not Everything is Fixed but it is WAY, WAY better Management  Hired a SAM Manager  Communications Improved with MAs and Public Finances  Audits are current and better  Finance Officer is dedicated and very competent  SAM Finances are Stable

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 It is Getting Better Looming Retirements  Draft Staffing and Succession Plan  Draft Process Control Management Plan  Younger Work Force can Learn from Veteran Staff No or Outdated Policies/Procedures  Draft PCMP  SOP for Writing SOPs  Operational Procedures Being Updated- still need documentation

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 It is Getting Better  Treatment Plant Needs Repairs/Updates  Draft Capital Improvement Program  Digester #1 Repaired  Treatment Process Adjusted and Currently Stable  Producing Excellent Effluent  No Longer using Chlorine for Filament Control  Identified Physical Plant Shortcomings and Working with Them  Working to Identify Source of High BOD Loads entering Plant  Draft PCMP ready for implementation  Hach WIMS Data Management System Recommended

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 It is Getting Better  Corrosion and Odor Impacts  Evaluated Sources and Treatment Options  Recommend to Eliminate use of Chlorine – Existing Tanks need Replacement  Recommend use of DOT Non-Hazardous Calcium Nitrate  Proven Technology Around the World and Cost Effective  Control Corrosion/Odors Through Entire Liquid Stream

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 It is Getting Better Contract Collection Services  Worked with MA Managers to Get Consensus on Service Level  Reduced Costs in Current Fiscal Year versus Last  New Crew and Leader  Dedicated  Determined  Customer Focused  Effective and Efficient

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 It is Getting Better  Improvements and Reports  Draft Staffing and Succession Plan  Draft Capital Improvement Program Report  Recommended Corrosion and Odor Control Alternatives  Wet Weather Flow Management Options  Budget Format Improved  Communications Improved  Draft Process Control Management Plan  Audits Current – Financial Stability

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 Recommended Next Steps:

 Implement PCMP and SOP Development  Purchase and Install Hach WIMS  Evaluate and Implement the Staffing and Succession Plan as appropriate  Install Tanks and Calcium Nitrate System for Corrosion Control  Evaluate and Implement Capital Improvement Program as appropriate  Hire Professional Wastewater Engineering Firm for Treatment Plant Assessment  Maintain Focus on Strict Accounting Procedures  Maintain Focus on Detailed Communication between SAM Agencies  Staff, Board of Directors and Member Agencies Work Together to Continue Trend Toward Improvement

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THANK YOU

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SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE

Staff Report

TO: Honorable Board of Directors

FROM: Kishen Prathivadi, General Manager

DATE: January 11, 2021

SUBJECT: Update on Granada Force Main Project

Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to provide an update to the Board on the Granada Force Main Project.

Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact to this agenda item.

Strategic Plan Compliance

The recommendation complies with the SAM Strategic Plan’s Vision: “Complete and fund infrastructure master plan and make operational and maintenance changes to achieve zero sewer spills within the Coastside area it serves.”

Background and Discussion/Report

On October 28, 2019, the Board authorized the award of the construction contract for Granada Force Main Segment 4 Replacement Project (Project), to Pacific Underground Construction (PUC), the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder for $589,170. The Project included: installation of approximately 1,373 linear feet of new 16” HDPE force main, new manhole structure, a temporary 12” bypass, abandonment of existing force main, and site restoration.

The Notice to Proceed (NTP) was issued to PUC on January 10, 2020.

BOARD MEMBERS: M. Clark B. Dye R. Lohman D. Penrose D. Ruddock K. Slater-Carter ALTERNATE MEMBERS: S. Boyd E. Suchomel P. Dekker 50 J. Harvey H. Rarback January 11, 2021 Agenda Item No: 4E Page 2

PUC commenced work on Feb 27, 2020. On March 5, 2020, the City of Half Moon Bay issued a Stop Work Order (SWO) to the Project under its asserted authority under the California Coastal Act, for work done within environmentally sensitive habitat areas, and outside of the project corridor. PUC was required to stop work while drilling for the new force main. PUC’s drilling subcontractor demobilized from the jobsite without completing the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) installation of the force main.

SAM, PUC, City of Half Moon Bay, and biological firm SWCA worked on lifting the SWO by contacting and coordinating with relevant regulatory agencies. The SWO was lifted on April 8, 2020, and contractor made diligent efforts to remobilize to the site. The project was further delayed due to the COVID pandemic.

PUC resumed work on May 18, 2020, with supervision from SWCA and a construction management firm (TPI). On May 22, 2020, PUC’s drilling subcontractor successfully completed the horizontal directional drilling of the force main installation. Frac-outs encountered during the HDD operation were addressed per the Frac-Out Plan and under the supervision of a SWCA biologist.

PUC then proceeded to test the bypass line and encountered leaks while testing the bypass line. PUC then removed the original bypass line and replaced it with an HDPE bypass.

Contractor proceeded to work on the tie-in and the new manhole structure with the new force main going live on August 8, 2020. PUC then proceeded to work on site restoration and punch list items. The construction of the project was fully completed on September 20, 2020, including punch list items.

Daily inspection reports for the construction are available electronically and can be made available upon request. Final project completion report was submitted to Regional Water Quality Control Board and is also available electronically and can be made available upon request.

City of HMB requested SAM to secure an after the fact CDP Permit in association with restoration of the damaged habitat, and therefore SAM contracted with SWCA to assist in filing the permit.

Efforts are ongoing to secure an after-the-fact CDP permit from City of Half Moon Bay for the area North of the Project limit, which was used as the staging area for the new force main HDPE pipe. SWCA has drafted the BRE (Biological Resources Evaluation) for the additionally impacted area by the Project. SWCA is anticipating to submit the permit application this month (January 2021), but is currently inquiring with the City of Half Moon Bay for the BRE, IS/MND (Mitigated Negative Declaration), and CAD / GIS files for the upcoming bike project so that the revegetation will not be proposed in within the project areas of the Bike Path project. The revegetation plan is not complete, and the biologist is currently evaluating which areas will ultimately require revegetation.

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Attached is the BRE draft report submitted by SWCA.

The following are the details of the Granada Force Main project cost during construction:

1. Pacific Underground Construction for Construction- $603,625.66 2. Tanner Pacific for Project and Construction Management - $67,005 3. SWCA for biologist services- $66,060.10 (remaining $13,638.30 yet to be invoiced) 4. SRT Consultants for Engineering Services - $36,105.52

Staff Recommendation This agenda item is a discussion item only for information and no action is required on the part of the Board of Directors

Supporting Documents Attachment A: Draft Biological Resources Evaluation Report from SWCA

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Biological Resources Evaluation for the Granada Force Main Segment 4 Project, Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, California

NOVEMBER 2020

PREPARED FOR Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside

PREPARED BY SWCA Environmental Consultants

BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES EVALUATION FOR THE GRANADA FORCE MAIN SEGMENT 4 PROJECT, HALF MOON BAY, SAN MATEO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

Prepared for Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside 1000 Cabrillo Highway North Half Moon Bay, California 94019 Attn: Kishen Prathivadi, Engineering Manager

Prepared by SWCA Environmental Consultants 60 Stone Pine Road Suite 100 Half Moon Bay, California 94019 (650) 440-4160 www.swca.com

SWCA Project No. 60502

November 2020

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside (SAM) is proposing the Granada Force Main Segment 4 Project (Project), which includes the removal of an existing sewer pipeline that has met its service life, installation of a new sewer main through horizontal direction drilling (HDD), and the use of an approximately 930-foot linear area centered on SAM’s sewer pipeline right-of-way (ROW) between approximately Roosevelt Boulevard and Mirada Road/Alto Avenue in the city of Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, California.

SAM retained SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) to provide environmental support services, including conducting a biological resources survey and preparing a Biological Resources Evaluation (BRE), in support of the Project. The purpose of this BRE is to document the biological resources within the Project biological study area (BSA). For the purposes of this report, the BSA consists of the Project footprint (Project area) and an adjacent 200-foot buffer. SWCA conducted a literature review of existing sources of information regarding occurrences of special-status species and sensitive resources near the BSA. Two field surveys were conducted within the BSA to document biological resources, including special-status plant and wildlife species, potentially jurisdictional wetlands and other waters, and Coastal Resource Areas (CRAs) as defined by the City of Half Moon Bay Zoning Code and Land Use Plan.

Based on the results of the literature review and field surveys, the BSA contains the following two natural communities: Central Coast Arroyo Willow Riparian Forest and Coastal Freshwater Marsh, both of which would be considered jurisdictional under the California Coastal Commission, and would also be considered sensitive Coastal Resource Areas (CRAs). One perennial stream was observed in the project area which would likely be considered jurisdictional under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), and/or the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB).

The BSA also has potential to support two special-status plant species (Choris’ popcorn flower and Ornduff’s meadowfoam) and three special-status wildlife species (California red-legged frog, San Francisco garter snake, and San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat). U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)-designated critical habitat for California red-legged frog and snowy plover is located approximately 0.6 mile east and 0.35 mile southwest, respectively, of the BSA; however, no critical habitat is located within the BSA. Trees and shrubs observed throughout the BSA provide suitable nesting and foraging habitat for nesting birds covered under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and California Fish and Game Code (CFGC).

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CONTENTS

Executive Summary ...... i 1 Introduction ...... 1 1.1 Purpose of Biological Resources Evaluation ...... 1 1.2 Project Location and Description ...... 1 2 Regulatory Setting ...... 5 2.1 Federal ...... 5 2.1.1 Clean Water Act ...... 5 2.1.2 Endangered Species Act ...... 5 2.1.3 Migratory Bird Treaty Act ...... 6 2.2 State ...... 6 2.2.1 California Endangered Species Act ...... 6 2.2.2 California Fish and Game Code ...... 6 2.2.3 California Species of Special Concern ...... 7 2.2.4 Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act ...... 7 2.3 Local ...... 7 2.3.1 California Coastal Act and City of Half Moon Bay Local Coastal Program ...... 7 3 Methodology ...... 8 3.1 Literature and Records Review ...... 8 3.1.1 Special-Status Plant Species ...... 9 3.1.2 Special-Status Animal Species ...... 9 3.2 Field Survey ...... 9 4 Results...... 10 4.1 Soils, Topography, and Elevation ...... 10 4.2 Vegetation Communities ...... 10 4.2.1 Central Coast Arroyo Willow Riparian Forest ...... 10 4.2.2 Monterey Cypress Forest ...... 12 4.2.3 Ruderal ...... 12 4.2.4 Urban / Undeveloped ...... 12 4.2.5 Non-Native Annual Grassland ...... 12 4.2.6 Coastal Freshwater Marsh...... 13 4.3 Critical Habitat ...... 13 4.4 Special-Status Species with Potential to Occur ...... 13 4.4.1 Special-Status Plant Species ...... 13 4.4.2 Special-Status Animal Species ...... 15 4.5 Nesting Migratory Passerine Birds and Raptors ...... 17 4.6 Wildlife Habitat and Movement Corridors ...... 17 4.7 Coastal Resource Areas ...... 17 4.7.1 Riparian Areas and Corridors ...... 17 4.7.2 Coastal Freshwater Marsh...... 18 4.8 Wetlands, Floodplains, and Waters of the U.S...... 18 5 Avoidance and Minimization Measures ...... 19 6 Literature Cited ...... 22

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Appendices

Appendix A. USFWS Records Search Results Appendix B. CNDDB Occurrence Maps and Special-Status Species List Appendix C. Critical Habitat Map Appendix D. Special-Status Species Considered for Potential Occurrence in the Biological Study Area Appendix E. NWI / NHD Records Appendix F. Species Observed During Field Survey Appendix G. Photo Documentation Appendix H. USGS Soils Map

Figures

Figure 1. Project vicinity map...... 3 Figure 2. Project location map...... 4 Figure 3. Biological resources map...... 11

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose of Biological Resources Evaluation

This Biological Resources Evaluation (BRE) has been prepared by SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) at the request of Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside (SAM). The intent of this report is to identify sensitive biological resources and Coastal Resource Areas (CRAs), as defined by the City of Half Moon Bay Zoning Code (City Code) and Land Use Plan (LUP), that may be impacted by the development of the Granada Force Main Segment 4 Project (Project). This report includes the results from a desktop review, literature search, and a field survey of the Project site staging area, including areas within a 200-foot buffer, referred to hereafter as the biological study area (BSA).

A Biological Resources Evaluation (BRE) was prepared by WRA Environmental Consultants for the Project in September 2019, which included an approximately 4.14-acre linear area centered on SAM’s sewer right-of-way (ROW), approximately 25 feet east of California State Highway 1 / Cabrillo Highway North between Young Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard in Half Moon Bay. However, the 2019 BRE did not include the laydown area needed to stage the assembled replacement pipe to the north of the underground pipe segment to be replaced. Because the sewer pipe staging area was not included in the 2019 BRE, SAM requested that SWCA prepare a separate BRE to evaluate the approximately 0.61-acre, 1,000-linear-foot area between Roosevelt Boulevard and Mirada Road. The pipeline staging area is also approximately 25 feet east of California State Highway 1. As such, the 2019 BRE pertained only to areas along the horizontal direction drilling (HDD) drill path, whereas this current BRE pertains to areas north of the drill path that are to be used for staging purposes, which are also within SAM’s pipeline ROW.

1.2 Project Location and Description

The Project is located at approximately Latitude 37.490987° and Longitude -122.451434° in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, California (Figure 1) within the Half Moon Bay, California U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle map.

The BSA primarily consists of a mix of Central Coast arroyo willow riparian forest, Monterey cypress forest, non-native grasslands, ruderal and developed areas (including residential properties and paved roadways), agricultural areas, ephemeral drainage ditches, coastal freshwater marsh, and a perennial creek, and is within the California Coastal Commission’s Coastal Zone, approximately 0.30 mile east of the Pacific Ocean.

Specifically, the Project is located along the east side of Highway 1 in the northern portion of Half Moon Bay (see Figures 1 and 2). The Project involves the replacement of the last segment (approximately 1,300 feet) of an approximately 40-year-old ductile sewer main with new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe within the SAM ROW parallel to the east side of Highway 1 between Young Avenue and Mirada Road (see Figures 1 and 2). The sewer line is required to be replaced as part of a settlement with the Ecological Rights Foundation, due to leaks found previously in the other segments of the sewer main. This BRE pertains to the pipeline staging area that is located immediately north of the underground / HDD portion of the Project. The staging area is comprised of an approximately 0.61-acre, 1,000-linear- foot area between Roosevelt Boulevard and Mirada Road (see Figure 2). The Project, which began on February 24, 2020, was operating under a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exempt status (per Categorical Exemption Sections 15301, Existing Facilities, and 15302, Replacement or Reconstruction).

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SWCA was contracted by SAM to prepare this BRE after the Project was already completed. As such, this BRE was prepared after temporary disturbances—as a result of staged HDPE pipe—had already occurred within the areas immediately north of the HDD alignment. For the purpose of clarity in the evaluation, this BRE was written so as to evaluate resources and anticipated impacts from the staging of plastic pipe, and from the post-construction viewpoint of on-the-ground observations of temporary impacts that took place during construction.

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Figure 1. Project vicinity map.

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Figure 2. Project location map.

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2 REGULATORY SETTING

2.1 Federal

2.1.1 Clean Water Act

The purpose of the Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 United States Code [USC] 1251 et seq.) is to “restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation’s waters.” The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has the authority to permit the discharge of dredged or fill material in “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) under Section 404 of the CWA and to permit work and the placement of structures in navigable WOTUS under Sections 9 and 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (33 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] 320–332). On June 22, 2015, the USACE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) published the Clean Water Rule: Definition of “Waters of the United States;” Final Rule (40 CFR Parts 110, 112, 116, 117, 122, 230, 232, 300, 302, and 401). This rule was intended to clarify which waters are considered WOTUS and are therefore subject to jurisdiction. In February 2019, the USEPA and USACE issued a new draft rule, now the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR), providing a revised definition of WOTUS (USACE and USEPA 2020). This final rule was published April 21, 2020 (Federal Register Vol. 85, No. 77) and became effective June 22, 2020. Accordingly, all approved jurisdictional determinations (AJDs) will be processed by the USACE using the NWPR’s criteria and guidelines. The most significant change in the new rule is the exclusion of all ephemeral waters, and a new set of criteria for which wetland and non-wetland waters are considered “adjacent” to other waters of the U.S. (and therefore jurisdictional).

The new NWPR defines four categories of federally regulated waters and wetlands (and 12 categories of exclusions that are not subject to regulation under the CWA). The four categories of WOTUS and wetlands are: (1) The territorial seas and traditional navigable waters, (2) perennial and intermittent tributaries to those waters, (3) certain lakes, ponds, and impoundments, and (4) wetlands adjacent to jurisdictional waters.

The USACE delineates non-wetland waters in the Arid West Region based upon the extent of the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) in ephemeral and intermittent channels, following guidance published in A Field Guide to the Identification of the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) in the Arid West Region of the Western United States (USACE 2008a).

Section 401 of the CWA requires all Section 404 permit actions to obtain a state Water Quality Certification or waiver. Section 401 Water Quality Certification is issued by the state’s nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCBs).

2.1.2 Endangered Species Act

The Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA) of 1973 is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and prevents the unlawful “take” of listed fish, wildlife, and plant species. Section 9(a)(1)(B) specifically states take of species listed as threatened or endangered is unlawful. Take is defined as any action that would harass, harm, pursue, hunt, wound, shoot, kill, trap, capture, or collect any threatened or endangered species. Section 10 of the FESA allows the USFWS to issue incidental take

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2.1.3 Migratory Bird Treaty Act

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of 1918 (16 USC 703–711) prohibits taking, killing, possessing, transporting, and importing of migratory birds, parts of migratory birds, and their eggs and nests, except when specifically authorized by the U.S. Department of the Interior. As used in the MBTA, the term “take” is defined as meaning, “to pursue, hunt, capture, collect, kill or attempt to pursue, hunt, shoot, capture, collect or kill, unless the context otherwise requires.”

2.2 State 2.2.1 California Endangered Species Act

The California Endangered Species Act (CESA) generally parallels the main provisions of the FESA, but unlike its federal counterpart, the CESA applies the take prohibitions to species proposed for listing (called “candidates” by the state). Section 2080 of the California Fish and Game Code (CFGC) prohibits the take, possession, purchase, sale, and import or export of endangered, threatened, or candidate species, unless otherwise authorized by permit or in the regulations. Take is defined in CFGC Section 86 as “hunt, pursue, catch, capture, or kill, or attempt to hunt, pursue, catch, capture, or kill.” The CESA allows for take incidental to otherwise lawful activities under CFGC Section 2081. Project proponents wishing to obtain incidental take permits are able to do so through a permitting process outlined in California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 783. 2.2.2 California Fish and Game Code

2.2.2.1 FULLY PROTECTED SPECIES

The State of California first began to designate species as “Fully Protected” before the creation of the FESA and CESA. Lists of fully protected species were initially developed to provide protection to those animals that were rare or faced possible extinction, and included fish, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and birds. Most fully protected species have since been listed as threatened or endangered under the FESA and/or CESA. The Fully Protected Species Statute (CFGC Section 4700) provides that fully protected species may not be taken or possessed at any time. Furthermore, CDFW may authorize take of fully protected species only in very limited circumstances, such as for necessary scientific research.

2.2.2.2 PROTECTION FOR BIRDS

According to CFGC Section 3503, it is unlawful to take, possess, or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of any bird (with limited exceptions). Section 3503.5 specifically protects birds in the orders Falconiformes and Strigiformes (birds-of-prey). Section 3513 essentially overlaps with the MBTA, prohibiting the take or possession of any migratory non-game bird. Disturbance that causes nest abandonment and/or loss of reproductive effort is considered “take” by the CDFW.

2.2.2.3 PROTECTION FOR PLANTS

The Native Plant Protection Act (NPPA) of 1977 (CFGC Sections 1900–1913) includes provisions that prohibit the take of endangered or rare native plants. CDFW administers the NPPA and generally regards as rare many plant species with a California Rare Plant Rank (CRPR) of 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B in the

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California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California (CNPS 2020a). In addition, sometimes CRPR 3 and 4 plants are considered if the population has local significance in the area and is impacted by the Project. CFGC Section 191(b) includes a specific provision to allow for the incidental removal of endangered or rare plant species, if not otherwise salvaged by CDFW, within a right-of-way to allow a public utility to fulfill its obligation to provide service to the public.

2.2.2.4 LAKE AND STREAMBED ALTERATION AGREEMENT

Section 1602 of the CFGC requires that a Lake and Streambed Alteration Application be submitted to CDFW for “An entity may not substantially divert or obstruct the natural flow of, or substantially change or use any material from the bed, channel, or bank of, any river, stream, or lake, or deposit or dispose of debris, waste, or other material containing crumbled, flaked, or ground pavement where it may pass into any river, stream, or lake.” Evaluation of CDFW jurisdiction followed guidance in the CFGC and A Review of Stream Processes and Forms in Dryland Watersheds (CDFW 2010). In general, under CFGC Section 1602, CDFW jurisdiction extends to the maximum extent or expression of a stream on the landscape (CDFW 2010). 2.2.3 California Species of Special Concern

Species of Special Concern (SSC) is a category conferred by CDFW to fish and wildlife species that meet the state definition of threatened or endangered, but have not been formally listed (e.g., federally or state- listed species), or are considered at risk of qualifying for threatened or endangered status in the future based on known threats. SSC is an administrative classification only, but these species should be considered “special-status” for the purposes of the CEQA analysis (see the Sections 3.1.1 and 3.1.2). 2.2.4 Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act

The RWQCB regulates activities pursuant to Section 401(a)(1) of the CWA. Section 401 specifies that certification from the state is required for any applicant requesting a federal license or permit to conduct any activity, including, but not limited to, the construction or operation of facilities that may result in any discharge into navigable waters. Through the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Porter-Cologne Act), the RWQCB asserts jurisdiction over “Waters of the State” (WOTS), which are generally identical in extent to WOTUS, but may also include waterbodies not currently under federal jurisdiction, such as isolated, intrastate waters. The Porter-Cologne Act defines WOTS as “surface water or ground water, including saline waters, within the boundaries of the state.”

2.3 Local

2.3.1 California Coastal Act and City of Half Moon Bay Local Coastal Program

The California Coastal Act (CCA) of 1976 governs the decisions made by the California Coastal Commission (CCC) regarding coastal issues, such as shoreline public access and recreation, terrestrial and marine habitat protection, water quality, commercial fisheries, and development within the California coastal zone. Development within the coastal zone would require either a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) or CDP Exemption from the CCC or from a local government with a CCC-certified Local Coastal Program.

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The City of Half Moon Bay (City) Local Coastal Program (LCP) has been developed in compliance with the CCA and is guided by the City’s Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan (City of Half Moon Bay 1993). In accordance with City Code Section 18.38, Coastal Resource Conservation Standards (City of Half Moon Bay 2020), SWCA conducted the biological resource survey and prepared this BRE to assess whether the Project would impact a CRA. As defined by Section 18.38.020 of the City Code, CRAs may include the following resources: (1) sensitive habitats, including sand dunes, marine habitats, sea cliffs, riparian areas, wetlands, coastal tidelands and marshes, lakes and ponds, adjacent shore habitats, coastal and off-shore areas containing breeding and/or nesting sites or used by migratory and resident water- associated birds for resting and feeding, areas used for scientific study and research concerning fish and wildlife, existing game or wildlife refuges and reserves, habitats containing or supporting unique species or any rare and endangered species defined by the State Fish and Game Commission, rocky intertidal zones, and coastal scrub community associated with coastal bluffs and gullies; (2) riparian areas and corridors; (3) bluff, cliffs, and sea-cliffs; (4) wild strawberry habitat; (5) wetlands; and (6) archaeological resources.

The CCC regulates activities in wetlands and other environmentally sensitive habitat areas (ESHAs). Unlike the federal government, the CCC have adopted the Cowardin et al. (1979) definition of wetlands:

Wetlands are lands transitional between terrestrial and aquatic systems where the water table is usually at or near the surface of the land or is covered by shallow water. For purposes of this classification, wetlands must have one or more of the following three attributes: (1) at least periodically, the land supports predominantly hydrophytes (at least 50 percent of the aerial vegetative cover); (2) the substrate is predominantly undrained hydric soil; and (3) the substrate is nonsoil and is saturated with water or covered by shallow water at some time during the growing season of each year.

3 METHODOLOGY

3.1 Literature and Records Review

SWCA performed an extensive literature review, including nearby biological reports (WRA 2019; BRG 2019), to gain familiarity with the Project and to identify potential sensitive biological features, including CRAs, target flora and fauna species, and wetlands or other waters that have the potential to occur in the BSA (see Figure 2). The review consisted of a records search of current versions of the CDFW California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB 2020), USFWS online Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) species list system (USFWS 2020b) (Appendix A), and CNPS online Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants (CNPS 2020a) within the Half Moon Bay, Montara Mountain, San Mateo, Woodside, La Honda and San Gregorio, California USGS topographic quadrangles (USGS 2020b). The CNDDB search was further refined to a 5-mile search surrounding the Project area (Appendix B). The USFWS Critical Habitat Mapper (USFWS 2020a) was queried to identify critical habitat for terrestrial and aquatic species near the BSA (Appendix C). All of the special-status species and sensitive habitats found in the literature review were compiled into a table for use during the field survey, as described in Section 3.2 below (Appendix D).

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey for San Mateo County (NRCS 2020), National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) Database (USFWS 2020c) (Appendix E), USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) (USGS 2020) (see Appendix E), USGS topographic quadrangles, and aerial imagery were also reviewed to provide additional information for soils and potential wetland features known to occur in the BSA.

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3.1.1 Special-Status Plant Species

For the purposes of this report, special-status plant species are defined as the following: • Plants listed or proposed for listing as threatened or endangered under the FESA (50 CFR 17.12 for listed plants and various notices in the Federal Register for proposed species). • Plants that are candidates for possible future listing as threatened or endangered under the FESA. • Plants considered by the CNPS to be “rare, threatened, or endangered” in California (CRPR 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B in CNPS 2020b). • Plants listed or proposed for listing by the State of California as threatened or endangered under the CESA (14 CCR Section 670.5). • Plants listed under the California Native Plant Protection Act (CFGC Section 1900 et seq.). • Plants considered sensitive by other federal agencies (i.e., U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management), state and local agencies, or jurisdictions. 3.1.2 Special-Status Animal Species

For the purposes of this report, special-status animal species are defined as the following: • Animals listed or proposed for listing as threatened or endangered under the FESA (50 CFR 17.11 for listed animals and various notices in the Federal Register for proposed species). • Animals that are candidates for possible future listing as threatened or endangered under the FESA. • Animals listed or proposed for listing by the State of California as threatened and endangered under the CESA (14 CCR 670.5). • Animal species of special concern to CDFW. • Animal species that are fully protected in California (CFGC Sections 3511 [birds], 4700 [mammals], and 5050 [reptiles and amphibians]).

3.2 Field Survey

On March 2 and November 3, 2020, SWCA biologists Rachel Stump and Erich Schickenberg, respectively, conducted reconnaissance-level surveys of the BSA. The purpose of the field surveys was to evaluate the presence or absence of suitable habitat for special-status species determined to have the potential to occur in the BSA, sensitive habitats with potential to occur, potentially jurisdictional wetland features, and other CRAs as defined by the City’s LCP. In addition, the surveyors identified and mapped vegetation communities using Preliminary Descriptions of the Terrestrial Natural Communities of California (Holland 1986). No formal wetland delineations were conducted during the field surveys. The surveys included walking meandering transects throughout the pipe laydown/staging area and the surrounding 200-foot BSA (see Figure 2).

A complete list of plant and wildlife species observed within the BSA during the field survey is included in Appendix F. When necessary, the biologists referred to The Jepson Manual (Baldwin et al. 2012) to identify plant species. Representative photographs depicting existing conditions are in included in Appendix G.

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Determination of wetland areas in the BSA were based on a review of pertinent literature and on-site investigation conducted during March 2, 2020 and November 3, 2020 by the SWCA biologists. The investigators utilized the routine wetland determination methodology as described in the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (USACE 1987) and Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Arid West Region (Version 2.0) (USACE 2008b) to determine areas that could potentially meet a one-parameter wetland definition per the CCC. However, no soil or core samples were taken during the surveys.

During the field surveys, the investigators also identified the extent of CDFW jurisdiction, as determined by the top of bank of drainage features or the limit of riparian vegetation. Additionally, the investigators identified the boundary of the OHWM, which generally defines the extent of USACE jurisdiction for drainage features (USACE 2008a).

4 RESULTS

4.1 Soils, Topography, and Elevation

The topography within the BSA is generally flat except for some slight slopes adjacent to grassy swales near the eastern edge of the highway. The elevation is approximately 43–48 feet above mean sea level. According to the NRCS Web Soil Survey (NRCS 2020), soils in the BSA consist of four soil types: Denison loam, gently sloping; Farallone coarse sandy loam, gently sloping; Farallone coarse sandy loam, over coarse sands, gently sloping, seeped; and Watsonville loam, sloping, eroded (Appendix H).

4.2 Vegetation Communities

Given the nature of the vegetation within the BSA, vegetation communities were classified using the naming conventions of the Preliminary Description of Terrestrial Natural Communities of California (Holland 1986). The community classifications were cross referenced with A Manual of California Vegetation (Sawyer et al. 2009) to determine what communities are recognized as “sensitive” by CDFW. The BSA contains two sensitive natural vegetation communities: Central Coast arroyo willow riparian forest and Coastal freshwater marsh. Photographs (Appendix G) and mapping (Figure 3) depict the characteristics and locations of vegetation communities within the BSA. 4.2.1 Central Coast Arroyo Willow Riparian Forest

Central Coast arroyo willow riparian forest consists of dense, low, closed-canopy, broad-leafed, winter- deciduous riparian forests dominated by arroyo willow (Salix lasiolepis). This vegetation community typically occurs on low gradient streams with moist to saturated, sandy or gravelly soil, especially on bottomlands or around dune slack ponds within the coastal fog incursion zone. Recruitment may be low and may be limited to plants that establish on fallen logs (Holland 1986).

The BSA includes several areas that contain Central Coast arroyo willow riparian forest (approximately 1.32 acre). This vegetation community is found within the perennial creek that intersects the Project staging area as well as two areas in the north end of the Project area (see Figure 3). Vegetation found in the understory of the willows at the perennial creek includes California blackberry (Rubus ursinus), German ivy (Delairea odorata), and stinging nettle (Urtica dioica). North of the creek area, the willow understory primarily includes nasturtium (Tropaeoleum majus) and German ivy.

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Figure 3. Biological resources map.

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Central Coast arroyo willow riparian forest is considered a sensitive vegetation community with a State Rank of S3. This vegetation community also meets the CCC definition of a one-parameter wetland and would be considered a CRA. 4.2.2 Monterey Cypress Forest

Monterey cypress forest is a moderately dense forest that may be severely wind pruned by exposure along the coast typically featuring a pure stand of Monterey cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa) with an understory of perennial herbs and scattered shrubs (Holland 1986). There are two small, naturally occurring stands between Carmel Bay and Point Lobos approximately 100 miles south of the Project, but Monterey cypress are now widely planted and naturalized along the California coast.

The BSA contains approximately 0.81 acre of Monterey cypress forest. Rows of landscaped Monterey cypress forest occur along the east side of the Project area (i.e., between the Project area and the commercial farmland to the east of the Project) and are generally uniform in size and planted in linear rows. Monterey cypress trees within the BSA contain little understory vegetation and are not considered to be a sensitive vegetation community by CDFW, CNPS, or City Municipal Code Chapter 18.38 (City of Half Moon Bay 2018). Additionally, Monterey cypress forest within the BSA will not be impacted by Project staging activities.

4.2.3 Ruderal

Ruderal vegetation is typically found in disturbed areas that have been significantly altered by construction, landscaping, or other types of land-clearing activities. Ruderal habitat often occurs along roadsides and fence lines, near developments, and in other areas experiencing severe surface disturbance. Plants found within this habitat type are typically introduced and/or weedy species, many similar to those found in non-native grassland that exhibit specific characteristics that assist in their invasion and colonization of disturbed lands.

The BSA contains approximately 0.50 acre of ruderal vegetation. Plant species observed in these areas within the BSA generally include rapidly maturing, high seed-producing species, such as wild radish (Raphanus raphanistrum), fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), and mustard (Hirschfeldia incana), as well as landscaped species, such as pride of Madeira (Echium candicans) and silver dollar gum (Eucalyptus polyanthemos).

4.2.4 Urban / Undeveloped

Urban and developed habitats are generally the result of landscaping and may include, but are not limited to, trees, shrubs, ornamental plants, and lawns. Vegetation density, canopy cover, and species composition will vary based on purpose and/or design. Vegetation may include native or exotic plant species or a combination of both.

The BSA contains approximately 8.94 acres of urban and developed areas. These areas are characterized by paved driveways that intersect the Project area, residential and commercial developments, and Highway 1 to the west of the Project area. 4.2.5 Non-Native Annual Grassland

Non-native annual grassland may include a combination of both exotic and native grasses in association with native annual forbs (wildflowers). Germination occurs with the onset of late fall rains, with growth, flowering, and seed-set occurring from winter through spring. With a few exceptions, the plants are dead

12 70 Granada Force Main Segment 4 Project Biological Resources Evaluation throughout the summer-fall dry season, persisting only as seeds (Holland 1986). Common elements include slender wild oat (Avena barbata), ripgut brome (Bromus diandrus), Italian rye grass (Festuca perennis), bristly ox-tongue (Helminthotheca echioides), and California blackberry.

The BSA contains approximately 1.17 acres of regularly mowed non-native annual grassland. Dominant plant species observed in these areas within the BSA include ripgut brome, wild oat, Italian rye grass, and soft chess (Bromus hordeaceus). Some areas of non-native grassland will be temporarily impacted by the staging of the plastic pipe. However, these areas are expected to regrow following construction completion. 4.2.6 Coastal Freshwater Marsh

Coastal freshwater marshes occur in areas that are subject to prolonged freshwater saturation or flooding and that lack significant current. These areas accumulate deep, peaty soils and are dominated by emergent hydrophytic vegetation.

The BSA contains approximately 0.05 acre of coastal freshwater marsh. This habitat occurs primarily within swales along the east side of the highway outside of the Project area. Dominant plant species observed in these areas within the BSA include annual mercury (Mercurialis annua), watercress (Nasturtium officinale), and rough hedgenettle (Stachys rigida).

Coastal freshwater marsh is considered a sensitive vegetation community with a State Rank of S3. This vegetation community also meets the CCA definition of a one-parameter wetland and would be considered a CRA. Although coastal freshwater marsh occurs within the BSA, it does not occur within the staging work area and will not be impacted by construction activities.

4.3 Critical Habitat

There is no federally listed critical habitat within the Project area. However, there is federally designated critical habitat for California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii) (a federally threatened species and CDFW SSC) approximately 0.60 mile east of the Project area (Appendix C). Additionally, there is federally designated critical habitat for western snowy plover (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus) (a federally threatened species and CDFW SSC) approximately 0.35 mile southwest of the Project area. Neither California red-legged frog nor western snowy plover critical habitat will be affected by the Project.

4.4 Special-Status Species with Potential to Occur

Based on the existing biological conditions in and adjacent to the BSA, a review of relevant literature, the known occurrences of special-status species in the region, and SWCA biologists’ local knowledge of the region, 2 special-status plants and 3 special-status wildlife species with potential to occur on-site were identified within the Half Moon Bay, California USGS 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle and the surrounding five quadrangles (Appendix D: Table D-1). Summary descriptions are provided below for these species. Descriptions of other plants and wildlife species that were evaluated for potential occurrence are provided in Appendix D.

4.4.1 Special-Status Plant Species

Based on a CNDDB query and a review of existing literature, 34 special-status plant species were identified in the in the Half Moon Bay, California USGS 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle and the surrounding five quadrangles. SWCA evaluated the species to identify which special-status plant species

13 71 Granada Force Main Segment 4 Project Biological Resources Evaluation have the potential to occur within the BSA. This analysis compared the known habitat requirements of the 34 species to the BSA’s existing conditions, elevation, and soils. The evaluation also took into consideration which species occur within 5 miles of the BSA (Appendix B).

None of the 34 special-status plant species identified during desktop review were observed during the field survey. No known populations of rare plant occurrences have been identified within the BSA (CNDDB 2020). Of the 34 species considered for potential occurrence, 32 were determined to have no potential to occur due to lack of suitable habitat, soils, or elevation requirements. The following two special-status plant species were determined to have moderate potential to occur within the BSA:

• Choris’ popcorn flower (Plagiobothrys chorisianus var. chorisianus): CRPR Rank 1B.2 • Ornduff’s meadowfoam (Limnanthes douglasii ssp. ornduffii): CRPR Rank 1B.1

Special-status plant species habitat descriptions and rationale for potential to occur in the BSA are provided below and in Appendix D.

4.4.1.1 CHORIS’ POPCORN FLOWER

Choris’ popcorn flower is an annual herb in the borage family (Boraginaceae) that blooms from March to June. It typically occurs in mesic areas in coastal prairie, chaparral, northern coastal scrub, and wetland riparian areas, at elevations ranging from 20 to 525 feet (Calflora 2020; CNPS 2020a, 2020b; Baldwin et al. 2012).

Choris’ popcorn flower is known from eight USGS 7.5-minute quadrangles in San Mateo County (CNPS 2020a, 2020b). There are six CNDDB records within 5 miles of the of the BSA (CNDDB 2020). The nearest documented occurrence is from April 2015 within annual grassland on a coastal bluff between the Pacific Ocean and a residential community in Half Moon Bay (CNDDB 2020), approximately 1.89 miles south of the Project (CNDDB 2020). The most recent occurrence is from April 2016, approximately 0.20 mile east of Highway 1 within a field approximately 4.67 miles northwest of the Project. Prior to the site visit, it was determined that Choris’ popcorn flower has a moderate potential to occur within or adjacent to the freshwater marsh areas within the BSA due to the suitable mesic habitat. No Choris’ popcorn flower was observed at the time of the March 2, 2020 site assessment, which occurred during the blooming period for this species. Additionally, the only habitat within the BSA that could potentially support this species is Coastal freshwater marsh, which is located outside the staging / work area and is an area that will be avoided by the project. Given the above information, in addition to the implementation of avoidance and minimization measures provided in Section 5 of this report, no impacts to Choris’ popcorn flower are anticipated.

4.4.1.2 ORNDUFF’S MEADOWFOAM

Ornduff’s meadowfoam is an annual herb in the meadowfoam family (Limnanthaceae) that blooms from November to May. It typically occurs in mesic agricultural fields and near wetlands or seeps, at elevations ranging from 32-65 feet (Calflora 2020; CNPS 2020a, 2020b; Baldwin et al. 2012).

Ornduff’s meadowfoam is known from one USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle in San Mateo County (CNPS 2020a, 2020b). There are two CNDDB records in the within 5 miles of the of the BSA (CNDDB 2020). The nearest documented occurrence is from 2008 in a cultivated field in San Mateo County (CNDDB 2020), approximately 2.89 miles northwest of the Project. The most recent occurrence was in February 2011 east of Highway 1 within saturated ditches of a cultivated field approximately 3.15 miles northwest of the Project. Prior to the site visit, it was determined that Ornduff’s meadowfoam has a moderate potential to occur within or adjacent to the freshwater marsh areas within the BSA due to the suitable

14 72 Granada Force Main Segment 4 Project Biological Resources Evaluation mesic habitat. No Ornduff’s meadowfoam was observed at the time of the March 2 or November 3, 2020, site assessments, which occurred during the blooming period for this species. Additionally, the only habitat within the BSA that could potentially support this species is within the Coastal freshwater marsh areas, which are located outside the staging / work area and are areas that will be avoided by the project. Given the above information, in addition to the implementation of avoidance and minimization measures provided in Section 5 of this report, no impacts to Ornduff’s meadowfoam are anticipated. 4.4.2 Special-Status Animal Species

Based on a CNDDB query and a review of existing literature, 30 special-status animal species were identified in the Half Moon Bay, California USGS 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle and the surrounding five quadrangles. None of the 30 special-status wildlife species identified during desktop review were observed during the field survey.

SWCA evaluated the species to identify which special-status animal species have the potential to occur within the BSA. This analysis compared the known habitat requirements of those species to the BSA’s existing conditions. The evaluation also took into consideration which species have been recorded in the CNDDB within 5 miles of the BSA (Appendix B).

Of the 30 species considered for potential occurrence, three were determined to have potential to occur within the Project area, and the remaining 27 species were determined to have no potential to occur or be absent from the Project area due to a lack of suitable foraging and/or breeding habitat, aestivating habitat, life history and/or other biotic considerations.

The following three special-status animal species have potential to occur within the BSA: • California red-legged frog: federally threatened, CDFW SSC; • San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia): federally and state endangered, CDFW fully protected species; and • San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat (Neotoma fuscipes annectens): CDFW SSC.

Special-status animal species habitat descriptions and rationale for potential to occur in the BSA are provided below and in Appendix D. The following sections provide additional detail regarding these species and their habitat within the BSA.

4.4.2.1 CALIFORNIA RED-LEGGED FROG

California red-legged frog, a federally threatened species and CDFW SSC, occurs in various different habitat types depending on its life cycle stage. Breeding areas include aquatic habitats, such as lagoons, streams, and natural and human-made ponds. The species prefers aquatic habitats with little or no flow, the presence of surface water to at least early June, surface water depths to approximately 2 feet, and the presence of emergent vegetation (e.g., cattails and bulrush). During periods of wet weather, some individuals may make overland dispersals through adjacent upland habitats of distances up to 1 mile (USFWS 2002). Upland habitats, including small mammal burrows and woody debris, can also be used as refuge during the summer if water is scarce or unavailable (Jennings and Hayes 1994). California red- legged frogs typically travel between sites and are unaffected by topography and vegetation types during migration. Dispersal habitat makes it possible for California red-legged frogs to locate new breeding and non-breeding sites and is crucial for conservation of the species.

Twenty California red-legged frog occurrences have been recorded within 5 miles of the BSA between 1999 and 2017 (CNDDB 2020). The nearest CNDDB record indicates an adult California red-legged frog

15 73 Granada Force Main Segment 4 Project Biological Resources Evaluation was observed approximately 0.8 mile east of the Project in 2010 (see Appendix B). The most recent CNDDB observation of this species is from 2017 approximately 6.3 miles northwest of the project. The perennial creek and adjacent Central Coast arroyo willow riparian forest may provide suitable foraging or dispersal habitat for this species but would not constitute suitable breeding habitat for this species. A few scattered small mammal burrows were observed on-site to the north and south of the perennial stream that could provide suitable refuge for this species.

Based on the above information and the abundance of known occurrences within 5 miles of the property boundary, there is potential for California red-legged frog to occur in the BSA and Project area. However, the developed and disturbed nature of the majority of the Project area likely constitutes poor quality habitat for this species. Additionally, the staging of plastic sewer line will not involve significant ground- disturbing activities except those that may occur through moving the pipe during installation. Given project activities and associated disturbance, there is moderate potential for California red-legged frog to occur within the Project area. However, with the implementation of avoidance and minimization measures provided in Section 5 below, California red-legged frog are not expected to be impacted by Project activities.

4.4.2.2 SAN FRANCISCO GARTER SNAKE

The federally and state-endangered / fully protected San Francisco garter snake’s historical range is entirely within San Mateo County. The two main components of San Francisco garter snake habitat are: (1) wetlands supporting its prey species (e.g., California red-legged frog and Pacific chorus frog [Pseudacris regilla]); and (2) surrounding uplands that are adjacent to waterways and that support small mammal burrows used by the snakes for escape cover (USFWS 2006). San Francisco garter snakes inhabit various aquatic habitats, including reservoirs, freshwater marshes, creeks, drainage ditches, ponds, and lakes. Less ideal habitats can also be used by San Francisco garter snake, such as ditches and other waterways or floating algal or rush mats. Suitable breeding habitat includes shallow marshlands with an abundance of emergent vegetation. Grasslands and low ground cover are also an important upland habitat for this species, as they provide areas for thermoregulation and cover. Prey items for this species include California red-legged frog, Pacific chorus frog, and earthworms. Small mammal burrows are used by San Francisco garter snake during hibernation. During the warm days of summer, most activity occurs during the morning and afternoon. Preferred nocturnal retreats are thought to be holes, especially mammal burrows, crevices, and surface objects (USFWS 2007).

One CNDDB occurrence was recorded near a creek in the 1980’s approximately 1.4 mile south of the Project. Numerous additional CNDDB records exist for this species within areas that are north, east and south of the project area. Freshwater emergent wetlands and ponds associated with San Francisco garter snake habitat are absent in the BSA. Although the BSA contains approximately 0.05 acre of coastal freshwater marsh, this habitat occurs primarily within drainages along the east side of the highway outside of the Project area. Additionally, these drainage areas are often dry outside of the winter months. However, the perennial creek that bisects the Project staging area may provide marginally suitable foraging habitat for the San Francisco garter snake.

Given to the lack of aquatic habitat that supports breeding populations of their primary prey; the presence of only a few burrows; and the generally disturbed nature of the majority of the Project area, there is low potential for the San Francisco garter snake to occur onsite. With the implementation of avoidance and minimization measures provided in Section 5, impacts to San Francisco garter snake are not anticipated to occur as a result of the Project.

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4.4.2.3 SAN FRANCISCO DUSKY-FOOTED WOODRAT

The San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat is a CDFW SSC that lives in a variety of brushy and forested habitats in California and the Arid West. Woodrats build complex mounded stick houses (i.e., middens) ranging from 4 to 8 feet in diameter and up to 6 feet in height, with multiple chambers inside. Evergreen and other thick-leaved trees and shrubs are important habitat components for this species (California State University, Stanislaus 2006).

In 2007 one CNDDB occurrence for this species was recorded within 5 miles of the BSA. The Central Coast arroyo willow riparian habitat and vegetation associated with the perennial creek may provide suitable habitat for this species; however, no woodrats or their middens (nests) were observed within the BSA during the field surveys. As such, it was determined that this species has low potential to occur onsite. With implementation of the avoidance and minimization measures provided in Section 5, impacts to San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat are not anticipated to occur during Project activities.

4.5 Nesting Migratory Passerine Birds and Raptors

The BSA contains suitable nesting and foraging habitat for avian species protected under the MBTA and CFGC Sections 3503 and 3513 during the typical nesting season (February 15–September 15). Suitable nesting and forging habitats would include the non-native grassland areas, shrubs, and trees within and adjacent to the Project laydown area. Nesting is unlikely outside of the typical nesting season, although some avian species may forage year-round near the site. Avian species protected by the MBTA and CFGC observed in the BSA during the March 2020 field survey included Anna’s hummingbird (Calypte anna), American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos), song sparrow (Melospiza melodia), California towhee (Melozone crissalis), spotted towhee (Pipilo maculatus), and chestnut-backed chickadee (Poecile rufescens). No nesting birds were observed during the March 2020 field survey.

The Project has the potential to impact nesting birds, including their eggs or young, covered under the MBTA and CFGC. However, with the implementation of avoidance and minimization measures provided in Section 5 of this report, no impacts to these avian species are anticipated

4.6 Wildlife Habitat and Movement Corridors

Due to the fragmentation, development, and high level of disturbance and human activity, it is not anticipated that the Project will adversely affect a wildlife movement corridor. While the potentially jurisdictional drainage feature, the perennial creek, may provide low-quality migration habitat for amphibians, reptiles, and mammals, significant impacts to this natural habitat are not anticipated, and the Project is not expected to interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife, nor impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites.

4.7 Coastal Resource Areas

Based on the literature review and field survey observations, CRAs were observed within the BSA. Observed CRAs include habitats containing or supporting unique species or any rare and endangered species. Provided below is a description of the CRAs and the potential for impacts. 4.7.1 Riparian Areas and Corridors

Section 18.38.020 of the City Code defines riparian areas and corridors as follows:

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Any area of land bordering a perennial or intermittent stream or their tributaries, or around a lake or other body of fresh water, including its banks and land at least up to the highest point of an obvious channel or enclosure of a body of water. Riparian corridors are the areas between the limits of riparian vegetation, where limits are determined by vegetative coverage, at least fifty percent of which is comprised of a combination of the following plant species: red alder, jaumea, pickleweed, big leaf maple, narrow-leaf cattail, arroyo willow, broadleaf cattail, horsetail, creek dogwood, black cottonwood, and box elder.

The BSA includes several areas that contain Central Coast arroyo willow riparian forest comprising approximately 1.32 acre. This vegetation community is found within the perennial creek that intersects the Project staging area as well as two areas in the north end of the Project area (see Figure 3). Central Coast arroyo willow riparian forest is considered a sensitive vegetation community, would meet the CCC definition of a one-parameter wetland, and would also be considered a CRA. As such, the Project will require a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) through the City of HMB in accordance with the City’s Local Coastal Program.

During staging of the plastic replacement sewer pipe, some willows will need to be removed to allow the pipe to be staged where the pipeline easement intersects several willows within two small areas at the northern end of the Project laydown area (see Figure 3), and along the south bank of the perennial stream. However, with implementation of the avoidance and minimization measures provided in Section 5, only temporary impacts to the willows within the Project staging area are anticipated. 4.7.2 Coastal Freshwater Marsh

Section 18.38.020 of the City Code defines wetland areas as follows:

As defined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a wetland is an area where the water table is at, near, or above the land surface long enough to bring about the formation of hydric soils or to support the growth of plants which normally are found to grow in water or wet ground. Such wetlands can include mud flats (barren of vegetation), marshes, and swamps. Such wetlands can be either fresh or saltwater, along streams (riparian), in tidally influenced areas (near the ocean and usually below extreme high water of spring tides), marginal to lakes, ponds, and man-made impoundments. Wetlands do not include areas which in normal rainfall years are permanently submerged (streams, lakes, ponds, and impoundments), nor marine or estuarine areas below extreme low water of spring tides, nor vernally wet areas where the soils are not hydric.

The BSA contains approximately 0.05 acre of coastal freshwater marsh. This habitat occurs primarily within stormwater ditches along the east side of the highway outside of the Project area. This vegetation community meets the CCC definition of a one-parameter wetland and would also be considered a CRA. Although coastal freshwater marsh occurs within the BSA, it does not occur within the staging work area and this habitat is not expected to be impacted by construction activities.

4.8 Wetlands, Floodplains, and Waters of the U.S.

The unnamed perennial stream that bisects the staging area is a potentially jurisdictional drainage feature that runs east to west through the BSA and has a clearly visible OHWM, which generally defines the extent of USACE jurisdiction. The stream appears to originate from several holding ponds within farmland located approximately 0.50 mile to the northeast. This stream also appears to have eventual downstream connectivity where it extends westward from Highway 1 to the Pacific Ocean and therefore

18 76 Granada Force Main Segment 4 Project Biological Resources Evaluation appears to have a significant nexus to navigable waters (although the full length of the drainage was not walked to confirm connectivity). As such, it is likely this drainage ditch would be a USACE jurisdictional water feature that would be regulated under CWA Section 404.

The defined bed and bank of the perennial stream generally defines the extent of CDFW jurisdiction (CDFW 2010) and may be regulated under CFGC Section 1602. Additionally, a surface water feature, such as the perennial stream, would likely be considered a WOTS and may require a Waste Discharge Requirement Permit from the RWQCB (SWRCB 2019). The drainage channel OHWM is approximately 3-5 feet wide by 1-foot deep with incised banks (see Figure 3). As noted above, the feature appears to have eventual downstream connectivity to the Pacific Ocean; however, the full length of the drainage was not walked to confirm connectivity.

Although the perennial stream may be a USACE jurisdictional water feature that would be regulated under CWA Section 404 and State Section 401, the staged plastic pipe will completely span the waterway and would not impact the stream bed or OHWM, and would not result in fill within the waterway. Additionally, although the perennial stream could potentially be regulated under CFGC Section 1602, the staged plastic pipe will span the entire stream and will not substantially divert or obstruct the natural flow of the stream, or substantially change the stream’s bed or channel. Additionally, although a small amount of grasses, weeds, and willow will need to be removed at the top of the stream’s southern bank, with implementation of the mitigation measures in Section 5, this temporary disturbance is not anticipated to result in a substantial change to the stream’s bank.

5 AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION MEASURES

The following avoidance and minimization measures are designed to prevent the Project from having a potentially significant biological impact: 1. Prior to the start of the Project, all construction crew members will attend an environmental awareness training presented by a qualified biologist. A training brochure describing special- status species, Project avoidance and minimization measures, key contacts, and potential consequences of impacts to special-status species and potentially jurisdictional features will be distributed to the crew members during the training. Trainees will sign an environmental training attendance sheet. 2. A qualified biological monitor shall be present during all initial ground-disturbing activities, including grubbing and/or vegetation removal. Additionally, a qualified biological monitor shall be present during work within 100 feet of the perennial creek. 3. Disturbance to vegetation shall be kept to the minimum necessary to complete the Project activities, provided there is no feasible alternative. To minimize impacts to vegetation, a qualified biologist shall work with the contractor to designate the work area and any staging areas as well as delineate areas that shall be avoided with exclusion fencing (e.g., high-visibility orange construction fencing or silt fence). 4. Before completion of the Project, all exposed or disturbed surfaces shall be permanently protected from erosion with reseeding and landscaping. 5. If the Project results in impacts to either the perennial creek (including vegetation at or near its banks), willows within Project areas, and/or CRAs as defined in the City’s LCP, then the contractor or SAM shall prepare and implement a Project Restoration and Revegetation Plan to restore impacted sensitive areas to their original condition.

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6. If any wildlife is encountered during Project activities, said wildlife shall be allowed to leave the work area unharmed. Animals shall not be picked up or moved in any way. 7. All spoils, such as dirt, excavated material, debris, and construction-related materials, generated during Project activities shall be placed where they cannot enter the perennial stream or stormwater ditches (including ditches that contain freshwater marsh). Spoils shall be covered or secured to prevent sediment from escaping. Once the spoil pile is no longer active, it shall be removed from the work area and disposed of lawfully at an appropriate facility. 8. All exposed soils in the work area resulting from Project activities shall be stabilized immediately following the completion of work to prevent erosion. Erosion and sediment control Best Management Practices (BMPs), such as silt fences, straw hay bales, gravel or rock-lined drainages, water check bars, and broadcast straw, can be used. Straw wattles, if used, shall be made of biodegradable fabric (e.g., burlap) and free of monofilament netting. At no time shall silt-laden runoff be allowed to enter the creek or other sensitive areas. BMPs shall be made of certified weed-free materials. 9. Ground-disturbing construction activities (e.g., grubbing or grading) shall occur during the dry season (June 1–October 15) to facilitate avoidance of California red-legged frog. Regardless of the season, no more than 24 hours prior to initial ground-disturbing activities, including grubbing or vegetation removal, a qualified biologist shall perform a preconstruction survey of all project areas, including staging areas, to ensure no California red-legged frog or other sensitive species are present, and construction activities shall not take place until the survey is completed. 10. To protect burrows that may provide refuge for protected animals such as the California red- legged frog and San Francisco garter snake, no soil shall be stockpiled on the ground where burrows are present. 11. During Project activities, all trash that may attract predators shall be properly contained, removed, and disposed of regularly. Following construction, trash/construction debris shall be removed from work areas. 12. To assist in excluding California red-legged frog and San Francisco garter snake from the work area, an exclusion fence shall be installed around the work area prior to the commencement of construction activities near aquatic areas, including, but not limited to, the perennial creek. Exclusion fencing shall be silt fence-type fencing or equivalent and shall not include poly mesh fencing or other similar fencing that could entrap or snag reptiles, amphibians, or other small animals. Exclusion fencing shall be installed with the fence stakes placed on the inside of the fencing (closest to the Project boundary) to prevent frogs or snakes from using the stakes to maneuver over the fence. The fencing shall be maintained until all work has been completed. 13. Materials, such as the plastic HDPE sewer line or other construction materials, that are left on the ground for more than 24 hours shall be inspected by a qualified biologist before and during moving of the materials to prevent potential impacts to animals that may have utilized the materials as a temporary refuge. Plastic pipes shall be covered with material to prevent animals from entering the pipes. 14. The number of access routes, number and size of staging areas, and total area of the activity shall be limited to the minimum necessary to complete the Project. Routes and boundaries shall be clearly demarcated, and these areas shall be 100 feet setback from the perennial stream and willow riparian areas. 15. All fueling and maintenance of vehicles and other equipment and staging areas shall occur at least 100 feet from the drainage creek and any other water features. Crew members shall ensure that contamination of habitat does not occur during such operations. Prior to the onset of work, crew

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members shall ensure that there is a plan to allow a prompt and effective response to any accidental spills. All workers shall be informed of the importance of preventing spills, and of the appropriate measures to take should a spill occur. 16. If Project activities, including tree trimming, are conducted during nesting bird season (February 15–September 15), preconstruction nest surveys shall be conducted in and near the Project (within 500 feet for large raptors and 300 feet for all other birds) by a qualified biologist. If nesting is identified during the preconstruction survey, then the Project shall be modified (i.e., a no-work exclusion buffer of appropriate size [to be determined by the qualified Project biologist] shall be erected around active nests) and/or delayed as necessary to avoid direct take of the identified nests, eggs, and/or young.

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CNDDB Occurrence Maps and Special-Status Species List

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Figure B-1. CNDDB plant occurrences map.

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Figure B-2. CNDDB animal occurrences map. *

*Note that in order to keep locality data confidential for some species, CDFW suppresses coordinate data for San Francisco garter snake. As such, although this species is not shown in the above 5-mile radius map, it is understood that this species does occur within 5 miles of the Project area

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Table B-1. California Natural Diversity Database 5-mile Records Results*

*Note that in order to keep locality data confidential for some species, CDFW suppresses coordinate data for San Francisco garter snake. As such, although this species is not shown in the 5-mile radius data in Table B-1, it is understood that this species does occur within 5 miles of the Project area.

CDFW Scientific Name Common Name EONDX ACCURACY SITEDATE FEDLIST CALLIST RPLANTRANK STATUS

Arctostaphylos montaraensis Montara manzanita 14057 specific area 20140221 None None 1B.2 Arctostaphylos montaraensis Montara manzanita 20212 specific area 2002XXXX None None 1B.2 Arctostaphylos montaraensis Montara manzanita 20211 specific area 19910717 None None 1B.2 Arctostaphylos regismontana Kings Mountain manzanita 56356 2/5 mile 19930908 None None 1B.2 Astragalus pycnostachyus var. pycnostachyus coastal marsh milk-vetch 49631 2/5 mile 20040823 None None 1B.2 Bombus caliginosus obscure bumble bee 97936 3/5 mile 19290704 None None Bombus occidentalis western bumble bee 100351 1 mile 19530328 None Candidate Endangered Brachyramphus marmoratus marbled murrelet 99414 nonspecific area 20110722 Threatened Endangered Callophrys mossii bayensis San Bruno elfin butterfly 23049 nonspecific area 20170603 Endangered None Callophrys mossii bayensis San Bruno elfin butterfly 23059 1/10 mile 201707XX Endangered None Callophrys mossii bayensis San Bruno elfin butterfly 114296 80 meters 20180327 Endangered None Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus western snowy plover 104890 80 meters 20160503 Threatened None SSC Danaus plexippus pop. 1 monarch - California overwintering population 12310 2/5 mile 19980105 None None Danaus plexippus pop. 1 monarch - California overwintering population 100116 1/5 mile 2015XXXX None None Danaus plexippus pop. 1 monarch - California overwintering population 99755 1/5 mile 19980105 None None Danaus plexippus pop. 1 monarch - California overwintering population 13262 1/5 mile 19980105 None None Dicamptodon ensatus California giant salamander 98607 80 meters 19971217 None None SSC Dirca occidentalis western leatherwood 29976 1 mile 20070301 None None 1B.2 Dirca occidentalis western leatherwood 29977 2/5 mile 19750301 None None 1B.2 Dirca occidentalis western leatherwood 108122 1/5 mile 19690922 None None 1B.2 Dirca occidentalis western leatherwood 51527 specific area 20010330 None None 1B.2 Eriophyllum latilobum San Mateo woolly sunflower 63073 80 meters 2009XXXX Endangered Endangered 1B.1 Eriophyllum latilobum San Mateo woolly sunflower 115125 specific area 201XXXXX Endangered Endangered 1B.1 Geothlypis trichas sinuosa saltmarsh common yellowthroat 59824 2/5 mile 19900620 None None SSC Geothlypis trichas sinuosa saltmarsh common yellowthroat 13461 1/5 mile 19900602 None None SSC Geothlypis trichas sinuosa saltmarsh common yellowthroat 24807 1/5 mile 19900701 None None SSC Grindelia hirsutula var. maritima San Francisco gumplant 16946 1 mile 19850908 None None 3.2 Horkelia cuneata var. sericea Kellogg's horkelia 64647 1/10 mile 20000425 None None 1B.1 Hypogymnia schizidiata island tube lichen 111706 80 meters 20160926 None None 1B.3 Lasthenia californica ssp. macrantha perennial goldfields 103072 specific area 20150409 None None 1B.2 Lasthenia californica ssp. macrantha perennial goldfields 103074 specific area 20150503 None None 1B.2 Leptosiphon rosaceus rose leptosiphon 46065 1/5 mile 195004XX None None 1B.1 Leptosiphon rosaceus rose leptosiphon 95234 80 meters 20140521 None None 1B.1 Limnanthes douglasii ssp. ornduffii Ornduff's meadowfoam 93451 nonspecific area 20110216 None None 1B.1 Limnanthes douglasii ssp. ornduffii Ornduff's meadowfoam 93452 specific area 2011XXXX None None 1B.1 Malacothamnus arcuatus arcuate bush-mallow 97368 1 mile 19020720 None None 1B.2 Malacothamnus arcuatus arcuate bush-mallow 55937 specific area 20040611 None None 1B.2

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Neotoma fuscipes annectens San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat 70792 80 meters 20070910 None None SSC Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus pop. 8 steelhead - central California coast DPS 30141 specific area 19790920 Threatened None Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus pop. 8 steelhead - central California coast DPS 79277 nonspecific area 20000903 Threatened None Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus pop. 8 steelhead - central California coast DPS 41534 80 meters 19990415 Threatened None Pentachaeta bellidiflora white-rayed pentachaeta 69928 nonspecific area 1867XXXX Endangered Endangered 1B.1 Plagiobothrys chorisianus var. chorisianus Choris' popcornflower 57049 specific area 20150328 None None 1B.2 Plagiobothrys chorisianus var. chorisianus Choris' popcornflower 110062 80 meters 20160401 None None 1B.2 Plagiobothrys chorisianus var. chorisianus Choris' popcornflower 94297 specific area 20150417 None None 1B.2 Plagiobothrys chorisianus var. chorisianus Choris' popcornflower 94292 specific area 20150409 None None 1B.2 Plagiobothrys chorisianus var. chorisianus Choris' popcornflower 94290 specific area 20070424 None None 1B.2 Plagiobothrys chorisianus var. chorisianus Choris' popcornflower 94281 specific area 20070731 None None 1B.2 Polemonium carneum Oregon polemonium 73956 2/5 mile 19160422 None None 2B.2 Potentilla hickmanii Hickman's cinquefoil 19533 2/5 mile 19330506 Endangered Endangered 1B.1 Potentilla hickmanii Hickman's cinquefoil 35653 specific area 20080401 Endangered Endangered 1B.1 Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 56076 1/5 mile 20040607 Threatened None SSC Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 61602 specific area 20080211 Threatened None SSC Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 42675 nonspecific area 20160302 Threatened None SSC Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 11954 nonspecific area 20060712 Threatened None SSC Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 76481 specific area 20070129 Threatened None SSC Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 76381 specific area 20080220 Threatened None SSC Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 105601 1/10 mile 20160927 Threatened None SSC Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 33319 specific area 20070919 Threatened None SSC Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 61604 specific area 20050728 Threatened None SSC Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 76382 specific area 20080220 Threatened None SSC Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 78886 specific area 20100305 Threatened None SSC Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 70285 specific area 20061011 Threatened None SSC Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 115354 80 meters 20170816 Threatened None SSC Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 103900 80 meters 20160210 Threatened None SSC Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 41133 80 meters 19990507 Threatened None SSC Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 48448 80 meters 20020711 Threatened None SSC Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 71138 80 meters 20060612 Threatened None SSC Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 68205 80 meters 20070111 Threatened None SSC Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 63554 80 meters 20010618 Threatened None SSC Rana draytonii California red-legged frog 48717 nonspecific area 20080221 Threatened None SSC Silene verecunda ssp. verecunda San Francisco campion 60254 1 mile 19000317 None None 1B.2 Taxidea taxus American badger 56791 3/5 mile 19480501 None None SSC Triphysaria floribunda San Francisco owl's-clover 103372 1 mile 199106XX None None 1B.2 Triphysaria floribunda San Francisco owl's-clover 103381 3/5 mile 19000317 None None 1B.2

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Critical Habitat Map

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Figure C-1. Critical habitat map.

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Table D-1. Special-Status Species Considered for Potential Occurrence in the Biological Study Area

Legal Status Federal/State/ Species Name General Habitat Description CNPS Status Potential for Occurrence and Rationale

PLANTS Anderson’s manzanita Perennial evergreen shrub that occurs in openings and edges --/--/1B.2 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. No (Arctostaphylos andersonii) among broad-leafed upland forest, chaparral, and North Coast CNDDB occurrences recorded within 5 miles of the coniferous forest. Elevation: 60–760 meters. Flower season: BSA. November–May. arcuate bush-mallow Perennial evergreen shrub that occurs in chaparral and --/--/1B.2 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. Two (Malacothamnus arcuatus) cismontane woodland. Elevation: 15–355 meters. Flower CNDDB occurrences recorded (1902 and 2004) within 5 season: April–September. miles of the BSA. bent-flowered fiddleneck Annual herb that occurs in coastal bluff scrub, cismontane --/--/1B.2 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. No (Amsinckia lunaris) woodland, and valley and foothill grassland. Elevation: 3–500 CNDDB occurrences recorded within 5 miles of the meters. Flower season: March–June BSA. Choris' popcorn-flower Annual herb that occurs in chaparral, coastal prairie, and --/--/1B.2 Moderate: Species not observed during the field (Plagiobothrys chorisianus var. coastal scrub in wetland and riparian areas. Elevation: 15–160 survey, which was conducted during appropriate chorisianus) meters. Flower Season: March–June. blooming period. Six CNDDB occurrences recorded (2007, 2007, 2015, 2015, 2015, and 2016) within 5 miles of the BSA. coastal marsh milkvetch Perennial herb that occurs in coastal marshes, seeps, and --/--/1B.2 None: No seep habitat with strong marine influence is (Astragalus pycnostachyus var. adjacent sand along the northern and central California coast. present onsite. Site is within disturbed/developed pycnostachyus) Elevation: 0–150 meters. Flower season: April–October. landscape. Although the BSA contains some coastal marsh habitat, this habitat occurs outside of the work area. One CNDDB occurrence recorded within approximately 2.5 miles of the BSA in 1902. Species not observed during the field surveys. Crystal Springs lessingia Annual herb that occurs in cismontane woodland, coastal --/--/1B.2 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. No (Lessingia arachnoidea) scrub, and valley and foothill grassland. Elevation: 60–200 CNDDB occurrences recorded within 5 miles of the meters. Flower season: July–October. BSA. fragrant fritillary Bulbiferous herb that occurs in cismontane woodland, coastal --/--/1B.2 None: BSA lacks suitable undisturbed cismontane (Fritillaria liliacea) prairies, coastal scrub, and valley and foothill grassland; woodland, coastal prairies, coastal scrub, and valley equally likely to occur in wetlands or non-wetlands, occasionally and foothill grassland preferred by this species. associated with serpentine. Elevation: 3–410 meters. Flower Additionally, species not observed during field survey season: February–April. conducted during appropriate blooming period. No CNDDB occurrences recorded within 5 miles of the BSA. Franciscan onion Perennial bulbiferous herb that occurs on dry hillsides. --/--/1B.2 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. No (Allium peninsulare var. Elevation: 1–60 meters. Flower season: May–June. CNDDB occurrences recorded within 5 miles of the franciscanum) BSA.

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Legal Status Federal/State/ Species Name General Habitat Description CNPS Status Potential for Occurrence and Rationale

Franciscan thistle Perennial herb that occurs in broad-leafed upland forest, --/--/1B.2 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. No (Cirsium andrewsii) coastal bluff scrub, coastal prairie, and coastal scrub. CNDDB occurrences recorded within 5 miles of the Elevation: 0–150 meters. Flower season: March–July. BSA. fountain thistle Perennial herb that occurs in chaparral, cismontane woodland, FE/SE/1B.1 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. No (Cirsium fontinale var. and valley and foothill grassland. Elevation: 45–175 meters. CNDDB occurrences recorded within 5 miles of the fontinales) Flower season: May–October. BSA. Hickman's cinquefoil Perennial herb that occurs in coastal bluff scrub, closed-cone FE/SE/1B.1 None: Although there are two CNDDB occurrences (Potentilla hickmanii) coniferous forest, meadows and seeps, wetlands and marshes, recorded (1933 and 2008) within 5 miles, BSA lacks and swamps. Elevation: 10–149 meters. Flower season: April– suitable high-quality coastal bluff scrub, closed-cone August. coniferous forest, wet meadows, seeps, wetlands, and swamps, and is within disturbed/developed landscape. Although the BSA contains some coastal marsh habitat, this habitat occurs outside of the work area. island tube [rock] lichen Foliose lichen found on bark and wood of hardwoods and --/--/1B.3 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat and it is (Hypogymnia schizidiata) conifers in closed-cone coniferous forests and chaparral. outside of known elevation range for this species. One Currently only known from Channel Islands and Baja California. CNDDB occurrence recorded within 5 miles of BSA at Elevation: 360–405 meters. 1,780-foot elevation on Montara Mountain. Kellogg's horkelia Perennial herb that occurs in closed-cone coniferous forest, --/--/1B.1 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. Species (Horkelia cuneata var. sericea) chaparral, coastal dunes, and coastal scrub. Elevation: 10–200 not observed during field survey conducted during meters. Flower season: April–September. appropriate bloom period. One CNDDB occurrence recorded (2000) within approximately 2 miles of the BSA. Kings Mountain manzanita Perennial evergreen shrub that occurs in broad-leafed upland --/--/1B.2 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat and is (Arctostaphylos regismontana) forest, chaparral, and North Coast coniferous forest. Elevation: outside of known elevation range for this species. One 305–730 meters. Flower season: January–April. CNDDB occurrence recorded (1993) within 5 miles of the BSA. Marin western flax Annual herb associated with serpentine grasslands. Elevation: --/--/1B.1 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. No (Hesperolinon congestum) 0–200 meters in northwestern San Francisco Bay Area. Flower CNDDB occurrences recorded within 5 miles of the season: April–August. BSA. marsh microseris Perennial herb that occurs in closed-cone coniferous forest, --/--/1B.2 None: Site within disturbed/developed landscape that (Microseris paludosa) cismontane woodland, coastal scrub, and valley and foothill lacks suitable habitat. Species not observed during field grassland. Elevation: 5–300 meters. Flower season: April– survey conducted during appropriate bloom period. No June. CNDDB occurrences recorded within 5 miles of the BSA. Montara manzanita Perennial evergreen shrub that occurs in chaparral and coastal --/--/1B.2 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat and is (Arctostaphylos montaraensis) scrub. Elevation: 150–500 meters. Flower season: January– outside of known elevation range for this species. Three March. CNDDB occurrences recorded (1991, 2002, and 2014) within 5 miles of the BSA.

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Legal Status Federal/State/ Species Name General Habitat Description CNPS Status Potential for Occurrence and Rationale

Oregon polemonium Perennial herb that occurs in coastal prairie, coastal scrub, and --/--/2.2 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. Species (Polemonium carneum) lower montane coniferous forest. Elevation: 0–1,830 meters. not observed during field survey conducted during Flower season: April–September. appropriate bloom period. One CNDDB occurrence recorded (1916) within 5 miles of the BSA. Ornduff's meadowfoam Annual herb recorded only in one field on San Mateo County --/--1B.1 Moderate: Species not observed during field survey (Limnanthes douglasii ssp. coast in wetlands. Elevation: 10–20 meters. Flower season: conducted during appropriate bloom period. Two ornduffii) November–May. CNDDB occurrences recorded (2008 and 2011) within 5 miles of the BSA. pappose tarplant Annual herb that occurs in valley and foothill grassland, --/--/1B.2 None: Site is within disturbed/developed landscape, (Centromadia parryi ssp. marshes and swamps, meadows and seeps, coastal prairie, and BSA does not contain suitable alkaline valley and parryi) and chaparral. Elevation: 2–420 meters. Flower season: May– foothill grassland, swamps, meadows and seeps, November. coastal prairie, or chaparral preferred by this species. Although the BSA contains some coastal marsh habitat, this habitat occurs outside of the work area. Additionally, species not observed during field survey conducted during appropriate bloom period. No CNDDB occurrences recorded within 5 miles of the BSA. perennial goldfields Perennial herb that occurs in coastal bluff scrub, coastal dunes, --/--/1B.2 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. Two (Lasthenia californica ssp. and coastal scrub. Elevation: 6–750 meters. Flower season: CNDDB occurrences recorded (2015) within 5 miles of Macrantha) January–November. the BSA. Point Reyes horkelia Perennial herb that occurs in coastal dunes, coastal prairie, and --/--/1B.2 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. No (Horkelia marinensis) coastal scrub. Elevation: 5–350 meters. Flower season: May– CNDDB occurrences recorded within 5 miles of the September. BSA. rose leptosiphon Annual herb that occurs in coastal bluff scrub. Elevation: 0–100 --/--/1B.1 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. Two (Leptosiphon rosaceus) meters. Flower season: April–July. CNDDB occurrence recorded (1950 and 2014) within 5 miles of the BSA. San Francisco Bay spineflower Annual herb that occurs on coastal bluff scrub, dunes, prairie, --/--/1B.2 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. No (Chorizanthe cuspidata var. and scrub. Elevation: 3–215 meters. Flower season: April–July. CNDDB occurrences recorded within 5 miles of the cuspidata) BSA. San Francisco campion Perennial herb that occurs in coastal bluff scrub, chaparral, --/--/1B.2 None: Site within disturbed/developed landscape that (Silene verecunda ssp. coastal prairie, coastal scrub, and valley and foothill grassland. lacks high-quality suitable habitat. Species not observed verecunda) Elevation: 30–645 meters. Flower season: March–June. during field survey conducted during appropriate bloom period. One CNDDB occurrence was recorded (1900) within 5 miles of the BSA. San Francisco collinsia Annual herb that occurs in closed-cone coniferous forest and --/--/1B.2 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. No (Collinsia multicolor) coastal scrub (affinity to serpentine soil). Elevation: 30–250 CNDDB occurrences recorded within 5 miles of the meters. Flower season: March–May. BSA.

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Legal Status Federal/State/ Species Name General Habitat Description CNPS Status Potential for Occurrence and Rationale

San Francisco owl's-clover Annual herb that occurs in coastal prairie, coastal scrub, and --/--/1B.2 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. Species (Triphysaria floribunda) valley and foothill grassland (affinity to serpentine soil). not observed during field survey conducted during Elevation: 10–160 meters. Flower season: April–June. appropriate bloom period. Two CNDDB occurrences recorded (1900 and 1951) within 5 miles of the BSA. San Mateo thorn mint Annual herb that occurs in serpentine soils. Elevation: 150–300 FE/SE/1B.1 None: Site lacks suitable habitat. Species not (Acanthomintha duttonii) meters. Flower season: April–June. observed during the field survey conducted during appropriate bloom period. No CNDDB occurrences recorded within 5 miles of the BSA. San Mateo woolly sunflower Perennial herb that occurs in cismontane woodland, often in FE/SE/1B.1 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. Species (Eriophyllum latilobum) serpentine soils. Elevation: 45–150 meters. Flower season: not observed during field survey conducted during May–June. appropriate bloom period. Two CNDDB occurrences recorded (201X and 2009) within 5 miles of the BSA. Scouler's catchfly Perennial herb that occurs in coastal bluff scrub, coastal prairie, --/--/2B.2 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. No (Silene scouleri ssp. scouleri) rocky slopes, coastal bluffs and valley and foothill grassland. CNDDB occurrences recorded within 5 miles of the Elevation: 0–300 meters. Flower season: June–August. BSA. short-leaved evax Annual herb occurs in coastal bluff scrub and coastal dunes. --/--/1B.2 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. No (Hesperevax sparsiflora var. Elevation: 0–215 meters. Flower season: March–June. CNDDB occurrences recorded within 5 miles of the brevifolia) BSA. western leatherwood Perennial deciduous shrub that occurs in broad-leafed upland --/--/1B.2 None: Riparian woodland habitat within Project area is (Dirca occidentalis) forest, closed-cone coniferous forest, chaparral, cismontane marginal. Species not observed during field survey woodland, North Coast coniferous forest, riparian forest, and conducted during appropriate bloom period. Four riparian woodland. Generally north or northeast-facing slopes, CNDDB occurrences recorded (1969, 1975, 2001, and mixed evergreen forest to chaparral, generally in fog belt. 2007) within 5 miles of the BSA. Elevation: 50–395 meters. Flower season: January–April. white-rayed pentachaeta Annual herb that occurs in cismontane woodland and valley FE/SE/1B.1 None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat. Species (Pentachaeta bellidiflora) and foothill grassland. Elevation: 35–620 meters. Flower not observed during field survey conducted during season: March–May. appropriate bloom period. One CNDDB occurrence recorded (1867) within 5 miles of the BSA. woodland woolythreads Annual herb that occurs in broad-leafed upland forest, --/--/1B.2 None: BSA is outside of known elevation range for this (Monolopia gracilens) chaparral, cismontane woodland, North Coast coniferous species. No CNDDB occurrences recorded within 5 forest, and valley and foothill grassland. Elevation: 100–1,200 miles of the BSA. meters. Flower season: March–July.

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Legal Status Federal/State/ Species Name General Habitat Description CNPS Status Potential for Occurrence and Rationale

ANIMALS Amphibians California giant salamander Endemic to California. Uses a wide range of habitats, including --/--/-- None: Although BSA contains some freshwater marsh, (Dicamptodon ensatus) temperate forests, rivers, freshwater lakes, and freshwater marsh area is immediately adjacent to Highway 1 and marshes. within highly disturbed, open areas. Species not observed during field survey. One CNDDB occurrence recorded (1997) within 5 miles of the BSA in the vicinity of San Mateo Creek west of town of Hillsborough. California red-legged frog Inhabit permanent and temporary pools, streams, freshwater FT/SSC Moderate: Suitable dispersal or estivation habitat for (Rana draytonii) seeps, and marshes in lowlands and foothills occurring from this species occurs in vicinity of BSA. Marginal foraging sea level to 6,500 feet. Use adjacent upland habitat for foraging habitat occurs within perennial stream, which generally and refuge. Breed during wet season from December–March. lacks required depth of pooled waters. Nearest known Lay between 300 and 4,000 eggs in large cluster attached to CNDDB occurrence recorded in 2007 approximately plants near water surface. Eggs hatch after about 4 weeks and 0.81 mile east of the BSA. undergo metamorphosis in 4–7 months. Reptiles San Francisco garter snake Use a wide range of habitats; prefer grassland or wetland near FE/SE, FP Low: The BSA lacks aquatic habitat that would support (Thamnophis sirtalis ponds, marshes, and sloughs; and may overwinter in upland breeding populations of this specie’s primary prey, and tetrataenia) areas away from water. the majority of areas within the BSA are disturbed. Nearest known CNDDB occurrence was recorded in the 198X near a creek approximately 1.4 mile south of the BSA. Birds marbled murrelet Pacific seabird; winter and forage at sea and breed in FT, MBTA/SE None: BSA does not contain suitable nesting or (Brachyramphus marmoratus) coniferous forests near coasts. Nest on large horizontal foraging habitat. One CNDDB occurrence recorded branches high up in trees that are generally greater than 200 (2011) west of Crystal Springs Dam. years old. saltmarsh common Frequent low, dense vegetation near water, especially marshes --/SSC None: BSA does not contain suitable nesting or yellowthroat and wetlands. Nest usually placed on or within 8 centimeters foraging habitat. Although BSA contains some (Geothlypis trichas sinuosa) (3 inches) of ground. May be over water, in emergent aquatic freshwater marsh, marsh area is immediately adjacent vegetation, dense shrubs, or other dense growth. to Highway 1 and within highly disturbed, open areas. Three CNDDB occurrences recorded (1990) within 5 miles of the BSA. western snowy plover Found in shores, peninsulas, offshore islands, bays, estuaries, FT, MBTA/SSC None: BSA does not contain suitable nesting or (Charadrius alexandrinus and rivers along the Pacific Coast. Breeding sites entail coastal foraging habitat. Closest CNDDB occurrence recorded nivosus) beaches above the high-tide line, sand spits, dune-backed (2016) is approximately 1.5 miles south of the BSA at beaches, and river bars. Half Moon Bay State Beach.

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Legal Status Federal/State/ Species Name General Habitat Description CNPS Status Potential for Occurrence and Rationale

Mammals American badger Occur in herbaceous, shrub, and open stages of most habitats --/SSC None: BSA does not contain suitable habitat, and no (Taxidea taxus) with dry, friable soils. Uncommon, permanent resident found suitable burrows were observed in the BSA. Site is throughout most of California. within disturbed/developed landscape. Several CNDDB occurrences recorded approximately 4.5 miles north of the BSA in 1948 in vicinity of Peak Mountain. San Francisco dusky-footed Medium-sized rodent; found in grasslands, scrub, and wooded --/SSC Low: No middens observed during field survey. BSA woodrat areas throughout the San Francisco Bay area. contains marginal suitable nesting or foraging habitat. (Neotoma fuscipes annectens) One CNDDB occurrence recorded (2007) approximately 2 miles west of Crystal Springs Reservoir. Fish steelhead – central California Occur in clear, cool water with abundant in-stream cover, well- FT/-- None: BSA does not contain suitable breeding or coast DPS vegetated stream margins, relatively stable water flow, and 1:1 foraging habitat. Several CNDDB occurrences recorded (Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus) pool-to-riffle ratio. (1979, 1999, and 2000) within 5 miles of the BSA. Invertebrates Monarch butterfly Occur along coast from northern Mendocino to Baja California, FC/-- None: BSA lacks large trees / groves that could provide (Danaus plexippus) Mexico. Winter roost in wind-protected tree groves (eucalyptus, wind break and suitable overwintering habitat. There are Monterey pine and cypress), with nectar and water sources several eucalyptus trees on the west side of Highway 1 nearby (Jepsen et al. 2016). associated with the perennial creek; however, there are no roost of trees that provide protection from the wind and other elements. Although species could potentially be found foraging within area, the BSA is highly disturbed and contains weedy vegetation that is not conducive to this species. One CNDDB occurrence recorded within 0.5 mile of the BSA in 1993. Species was not observed during field survey.

Sources: Baldwin et al. (2012), CNDDB (2020), USFWS (2020b). Status Codes: -- = No status Federal: FE = Federal Endangered; FT = Federal Threatened; FC = Federal Candidate; MBTA = Protected by Migratory Bird Treaty Act State: SE = State Endangered; ST = State Threatened; SR = State Rare; SSC = California Species of Special Concern; FP = Fully Protected California Native Plant Society: List 1B = Rare, threatened, or endangered in California and elsewhere List 2 = Rare, threatened, or endangered in California, but more common elsewhere List 3 = Plants about which more information is needed List 4 = Watch list of plants of limited distribution CNPS Threat Code: _.1 = Seriously endangered in California (more than 80% of occurrences threatened / high degree and immediacy of threat) _.2 = Fairly endangered in California (20–80% occurrences threatened) _.3 = Not very endangered I California (<20% of occurrences threatened or no current threats known) Potential for Occurrence Ratings:

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None = No potential for the species or habitat to occur due to lack of suitable habitat in the BSA. Low = Species has been mapped within 5 miles of the BSA, but record is old/unreliable, the appropriate habitat is not present, or the record is far from the project area. Moderate = Records have been mapped near the project area and/or suitable habitat is present, but records are old or far from the project area. High = Species has high likelihood of presence in the BSA, has been mapped in close proximity to the project area, and suitable habitat is present.

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APPENDIX E

NWI / NHD Records

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Figure E-1. National Wetland Inventory & National Hydrography Dataset map.

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APPENDIX F

Species Observed During Field Survey

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Table B-1 Species Observed During the Field Survey

Scientific Name Common Name Native Species Status/Notes

PLANT SPECIES* Angiosperms (Eudicots) Adoxaceae Moschatel Family -- -- Sambucus racemosa red elderberry No -- Apiaceae Carrot Family -- -- Foeniculum vulgare wild fennel No -- Conium maculatum poison hemlock No -- Daucus carota wild carrot No -- Asteraceae Sunflower Family -- -- Delairea ordata German Ivy No -- Helminthotheca echioides bristly ox-tongue No -- Pseudognaphalium spp. cudweed -- -- Symphyotrichum chilense California aster Yes -- Boranginaceae Borange Family -- -- Echium candicans pride of Madeira No -- Brassicaceae Mustard Family -- -- Brassica rapa field mustard No -- Raphanus raphanistrum wild radish No -- Euphorbaceae Spurge Family -- -- Mercurialis annua annual mercury No -- Fabaceae Pea Family -- -- Medicago polymorpha bur clover No -- Vicia sativa common vetch No -- Geraniaceae Geranium Family -- -- Geranium molle dove’s foot cranebill No -- Erodium moschatum musk stork’s-bill No -- Grossulariaceae Gooseberry Family -- -- Ribes sanguineum red-flowering currant Yes -- Myrtaceae Myrtle Family -- -- Eucalyptus globulus blue-gum eucalyptus No -- Papaveraceae Poppy Family -- -- Eschscholzia californica California poppy Yes -- Fumaria capreolata white-ramping fumitory No -- Plantiganaceae Plantain Family -- -- Plantago lanceolata English plantain No -- Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family -- -- Rumex crispus curly dock No --

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Scientific Name Common Name Native Species Status/Notes

Rhamnaceae Buckthorn Family -- -- Frangula californica coffeeberry Yes -- Rosaceae Rose Family -- -- Prunus spp. Plum No -- Rubus ursinus California blackberry Yes -- Salicaceae Willow Family -- -- Salix lasiolepis arroyo willow Yes -- Scrophulariaceae Figwort Family -- -- Myoporum laetum Ngaio No -- Solanaceae Nightshade Family -- -- Solanum douglasii greenspot nightshade No -- Tropaeolaceae Nasturtium Family -- -- Tropaeolum majus garden nasturtium No -- Urticaceae Nettle Family -- -- Centranthus ruber red valerian No -- Angiosperms (Monocots) Poaceae Grass Family -- -- Avena barbata slender wild oats No -- Bromus carinatus California brome Yes -- Bromus diandrus ripgut brome No -- Cortaderia jubata pampas grass No -- Cynodon dactylon Bermuda grass No -- WILDLIFE SPECIES Avian Calypte anna Anna’s hummingbird Yes -- Corvus brachyrhynchos American crow Yes -- Melospiza melodia song sparrow Yes -- Melozone crissalis California towhee Yes -- Pipilo maculatus spotted towhee Yes -- Poecile rufescens chestnut-backed chickadee Yes --

* Data from Baldwin et al. (2012)

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APPENDIX G

Photo Documentation

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Figure D-1. During-construction photo of plastic pipeline staged across perennial creek with erosion control devices and fencing in place to prevent sediment escape and prevent wildlife from entering site. Disturbance to be mitigated through the Project’s revegetation plan.

Figure D-2. During-construction photo of HDPE plastic pipeline staged through area with willows removed. Willows to be mitigated through Project revegetation plan.

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Figure D-3. During-construction photo of HDPE plastic pipeline staged through northernmost area with willows removed. Willows to be mitigated through Project revegetation plan.

Figure D-4. During-construction photo of HDPE plastic pipeline staged through non-native grasslands area.

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APPENDIX H

Soils Map

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Figure H-1. USGS Soils Map. (Soil Survey Geographic Database [SSURGO]).

G-5 133 January 11, 2021 Agenda Item No: 4F Page 1

SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE

Staff Report

TO: Honorable Board of Directors

FROM: Kishen Prathivadi, General Manager

DATE: January 11, 2021

SUBJECT: Discuss Formation of Special Committee to Investigate Future Options for SAM

Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to discuss formation of Special Committee to investigate future options for SAM.

Fiscal Impact None

Strategic Plan Compliance The recommendation complies with the SAM Strategic Plan’s Vision: “Utilize state of the art technologies and management practices to advance public health and environmental protection.” It also complies with the Strategic Plan’s Goal 5: Infrastructure, Operations and Maintenance: “The goals are no spills, safety, environmental protection, reliability, and long-term cost effectiveness.”

Background and Discussion/Report

The proposed members to investigate future options for SAM could be: 1. SAM Representative from Agencies 2. Agency General Managers 3. SAM General Manager and Appropriate staff members. This item has been included at the request of a Director for discussion.

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Staff Recommendation Staff recommends formation of an Ad Hoc Committee

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SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE Staff Report

TO: Honorable Board of Directors

FROM: Kishen Prathivadi, General Manager

SUBJECT: Attorney’s Report

Executive Summary The purpose of this report is for information purposes only.

Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact from this report.

Background and Discussion/Report This item is placed on the agenda to allow for any report from the Attorney.

Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the Board of Directors receive the report.

Supporting Documents None

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SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE Staff Report

TO: Honorable Board of Directors

FROM: Kishen Prathivadi, General Manager

SUBJECT: Directors’ Reports

Executive Summary The purpose of this report is for information purposes only.

Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact from this report.

Background and Discussion/Report This item is placed on the agenda to allow for any reports from the Directors.

Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the Board of Directors receive the report.

Supporting Documents None

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SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE Staff Report

TO: Honorable Board of Directors

FROM: Kishen Prathivadi, General Manager

SUBJECT: Topics for Future Agenda Board Consideration

Executive Summary The purpose of this report is for information purposes only.

Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact from this report.

Background and Discussion/Report This item is placed on the agenda to allow for the Board’s continuing review of items for future agendas.

Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the Board of Directors receive the report.

Supporting Documents Attachment A: List of Future Agenda Items

BOARD MEMBERS: M. Clark B. Dye R. Lohman D. Penrose D. Ruddock K. Slater-Carter ALTERNATE MEMBERS: S. Boyd E. Suchomel P. Dekker 138 J. Harvey H. Rarback SEWER AUTHORITY MID-COASTSIDE Attachment A Future Agenda Items Requested / Scheduled Items Required By Priority for Status / Notes 1 Draft Public Records Act Policy Ruddock 2/22/21 2 Draft Policy for Minutes Penrose 2/22/21 3 Recycled Water MA TBD 4 Strategic Plan Workshop Board TBD 5 Board Reviews Proposed 5-Year CIP 2021 - 2025 FC 1/25/21 6 Board Adopts 5-Year CIP 2021 - 2025 FC 2/8/21 7 Closed Session - General Manager's Review Board 11/9/20 8 Quarterly Investments Report 6/30/20 GC 12/14/20 Completed 10 Staffing Analysis Board 1/25/21 11 Ongoing Projects with cost increase Board 1/25/21 12 Updated Aging Reports Board 2/8/21 13 RFP for Ongoing Engineering Services Board 2/22/21

FC = Finance Committee GC = Government Code MA = Member Agency BOC = Board Operations Committee

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