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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppendix B-1 - Biological Resources Technical Report January 9, 2023 Kevin Rice Patriot Development Partners 12126 West Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90049 Subject: Biological Resources Technical Report for the NWC Santa Ana Avenue and Almond Avenue Warehouse Project, City of Fontana, San Bernardino County, California Dear Mr. Rice: This biological resources technical memorandum documents the existing biological conditions for the approximately 6.46-acre subject property located at Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 23-609-101, -102, and -103, in Fontana, San Bernardino County, California. This report evaluates the potential for special-status biological resources to occur on the project site based on the existing conditions observed during a biological reconnaissance, and includes a discussion of potential impacts to biological resources due to implementation of the NWC Santa Ana Avenue and Almond Avenue Warehouse Project (project). This report also provides recommendations to avoid or minimize impacts to below a level of significance under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Project Location The project site is generally located north of Santa Ana Avenue, west of Almond Avenue, south of Slover Avenue, and east of Banana Avenue (Figure 1, Project Location; all figures can be found in Attachment A). The project site is specifically located on the northwestern corner of Santa Ana Avenue and Almond Avenue, within a property mapped within Section 27 of Township 1 South Range 6 West of the Fontana, California 7.5-minute U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topographic quadrangle (USGS 2022a). For the purpose of this report, the area investigated included the entire 6.46-acre project site plus a 100-foot buffer around the project site boundary, for a total of approximately 13.01 acres (study area). The study area for the proposed project accounts for both on-site and off-site biological resources that may be impacted by the project. Project Description The project would involve construction of an industrial warehouse building totaling approximately 152,960 square feet and construction of associated on-site improvements on the approximately 7.16-acre property. The project site consists of three contiguous parcels that would be entirely developed by the proposed project. In addition to the industrial warehouse building, the project would include landscaping areas and surface parking for passenger vehicles and trucks. TO: KEVIN RICE SUBJECT: BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT FOR THE NWC SANTA ANA AVENUE AND ALMOND AVENUE WAREHOUSE PROJECT, CITY OF FONTANA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 14657 2 JANURARY 2023 Methods Literature Review To evaluate the natural resources previously documented and potentially occurring within the study area, literature searches and database reviews were conducted by Dudek biologist. The database review included the most recent versions of the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) and special-status species lists (CDFW 2022a– 2022e), and the California Native Plant Society’s (CNPS) Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants (CNPS 2022). These databases were reviewed to identify sensitive biological resources present or potentially present for the Fontana, California USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle on which the study area is located, and the eight surrounding quadrangles (Guasti, Cucamonga Peak, Devore, San Bernardino North, San Bernardino South, Corona North, Riverside West, and Riverside East). Potential and/or historical drainages and aquatic features were investigated based on a review of USGS topographic maps (1:24,000 scale) (USGS 2022a), aerial photographs, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetland Inventory database (USFWS 2022a), and the Natural Resource Conservation Service’s Web Soil Survey (USDA 2022a). Soil Survey Review According to the Natural Resource Conservation Service’s Web Soil Survey (USDA 2022a), the study area occurs within the San Bernardino County Southwestern Part (CA677). Tujunga loamy sand, 0% to 5% slopes, is mapped within the entire study area. Soils in the Tujunga series consist of mixed, thermic Typic Xeropsamments. Tujunga soils are found on alluvial fans and floodplains at elevations of 6 to 2,000 feet above sea level. These soils are somewhat excessively drained with negligible to low runoff and high saturated hydraulic conductivity. Tujunga soils are extensively disturbed throughout the central and southern coastal plains and valleys of California. The entirety of the surface soils observed on the project site have been significantly altered and compacted due to the construction and development of the existing semi-truck supply transportation complexes on the project site. Additionally, no Delhi sands are mapped or present within the study area. National Wetlands Inventory Review A review of the USFWS National Wetland Inventory dataset revealed that no wetland types are mapped within the study area (USFWS 2022a). An excavated lake feature is mapped approximately 1 mile to the west that flows into an excavated riverine drainage feature and drains to the local watershed to the south toward the Santa Ana River. These mapped wetlands are well outside of the study area, and no other potentially jurisdictional features occur on the project site. Biological Reconnaissance Dudek biologist Kimberly Narel conducted a general biological reconnaissance of the study area on August 15, 2022. The survey was conducted from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.; weather conditions were favorable with 10%–25% cloud cover, wind speeds from 0 to 4 miles per hour, and a temperature range of 78°F–82°F. All native and TO: KEVIN RICE SUBJECT: BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT FOR THE NWC SANTA ANA AVENUE AND ALMOND AVENUE WAREHOUSE PROJECT, CITY OF FONTANA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 14657 3 JANURARY 2023 naturalized plant species encountered in the study area were identified and recorded. The potential for special- status plant and wildlife species to occur within the study area was evaluated based on the vegetation communities and soils present. Dudek biologists used the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Natural Communities (CDFW 2018) and List of Vegetation Alliances and Associates (CDFW 2019), also referred to as the Natural Communities List, to map the entire study area. Vegetation communities and land covers were delineated to the vegetation alliance level, and, where appropriate, the association level, based on the Manual of California Vegetation (Sawyer et al. 2009). Some modifications, such as the Preliminary Descriptions of the Terrestrial Natural Communities of California (Holland 1986; Oberbauer et al. 2008), were incorporated to accommodate the lack of conformity of the observed communities to those included in these references. Latin and common names for plant species with a California Rare Plant Rank (CRPR) follow the CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants (CNPS 2022). For plant species without a CRPR, Latin names follow the Jepson Interchange List of Currently Accepted Names of Native and Naturalized Plants of California (Jepson Flora Project 2014), and common names follow the Unites States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Plants Database (USDA 2022b). Latin and common names of animals follow Crother (2017) for reptiles and amphibians, American Ornithological Society for birds (AOS 2022), Wilson and Reeder (2005) for mammals, the North American Butterfly Association for butterflies (NABA 2016), and Moyle (2002) for fish. Dudek biologists also conducted an assessment for the presence of waters or wetlands potentially subject to regulatory agency jurisdiction, including searching for the presence or drainage features and topographic features and soils that could support standing water (USGS 2022b). However, a formal wetland delineation was not conducted as part of the biological reconnaissance. Results Study Area Description The study area is entirely developed and surrounded by residential and mixed industrial development. The study area contains mixed land uses and existing structures, including a single-family residence and commercial facilities for semi-truck loading and supply transportation. Multiple operable and inoperable vehicles are also parked throughout the study area. No natural or native vegetation communities were observed in the study area. Ornamental plantings, specifically a row of eucalyptus trees (Eucalyptus spp.), occur along the northwestern border of the project site. One olive (Olea europaea) tree occurs on the border of the northeastern project site. Portions of disturbed land within the study area support non-native (ruderal) vegetation, including a mixture of weedy forbs and grasses. The study area is relatively flat, with an elevation of approximately 960 feet above mean sea level. Representative photographs of the study area are provided in Attachment B, Photo Log. Vegetation Communities and Land Covers The study area occurs in an urban setting and consists of predominantly developed land with ornamental plantings and landscaped trees. No natural vegetation communities were observed in the study area during the biological reconnaissance (Figure 2, Biological Resources). No exposed soils were observed within the study area that have TO: KEVIN RICE SUBJECT: BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT FOR THE NWC SANTA ANA AVENUE AND ALMOND AVENUE WAREHOUSE PROJECT, CITY OF FONTANA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 14657 4 JANURARY 2023 not been heavily altered and compacted from existing semi-truck storage and long-term vehicle parking. Any natural vegetation communities that historically occurred in the study area have been removed during previous development of the project site and immediate surroundings. There are no sensitive vegetation communities within the study area (USFWS 2022b). Non-Natural and Unvegetated Land Covers Ornamental Plantings The ornamental plantings mapping unit is not recognized by the Natural Communities List (CDFW 2022e), but is described by Oberbauer et al. (2008). Ornamental plantings typically refer to areas that have been previously developed and now contain herb, shrub, or tree species that have been planted for the development and are regularly maintained. These areas usually lack understory species and are regularly subjected to disturbance. Vegetation typically consists of non-native ornamental species that have been planted. Ornamental plantings mapped in the study area are characterized by a row of planted eucalyptus trees in the northwestern project site boundary. In addition, ornamental shrubs and trees associated with adjacent commercial development and the single-family residence on site include one olive tree, rosemary (Salvia rosmarianus) plants, bougainvillea plants, and Mexican fan palm (Washingtonia robusta). Approximately 0.46 acres of ornamental plantings occurs within the study area. Urban and Developed Land The urban and developed mapping unit is not recognized by the Natural Communities List (CDFW 2022e), but is described by Oberbauer et al. (2008). Developed land typically includes areas that have been constructed upon and do not contain any naturally occurring vegetation. These areas are generally characterized as graded land with asphalt and concrete placed upon it. Developed areas mapped in the study area include the existing paved, graded, compacted, and cleared portions of the project site. Approximately 7.16 acres of developed land consisting of truck yards for various commercial businesses and a single-family residence occur within the project site. Soils within the urban and developed mapping unit are heavily compacted and graded due to frequent vehicle use; gravel infill occurs over exposed soils throughout the project site. Developed portions of the study area also include 5.71 acres occupied by a single-family residence, vehicle storage, and paved land. Disturbed Land The disturbed mapping unit is not recognized by the Natural Communities List (CDFW 2022e), but is described by Oberbauer et al. (2008). Disturbed land typically refers to areas that lack vegetation but still retain a pervious surface, or areas that are dominated by sparse cover or ruderal vegetation. Approximately 0.2 acres of a narrow strip of roadside along the eastern project site boundary is considered disturbed and consists of ruderal non-native vegetation, specifically grasses and forbs, including horseweed (Erigeron bonariensis), bromes (Bromus diandrus, B. madritensis ssp. rubens), wild lettuce (Lactuca serriola), and cowpen daisy (Verbesina encelioides). This ruderal vegetation was observed sporadically within the 100-foot buffer growing along the roadsides of Santa Ana and Almond Avenues. One ornamental Mexican fan palm occurs within this disturbed habitat mapping unit. Table 1 provides a summary of each land cover’s extent within the study area. TO: KEVIN RICE SUBJECT: BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT FOR THE NWC SANTA ANA AVENUE AND ALMOND AVENUE WAREHOUSE PROJECT, CITY OF FONTANA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 14657 5 JANURARY 2023 Table 1. Vegetation Communities and Land Covers within the Project Site and Study Area Vegetation Community/Land Cover Project Site Acreage Study Area Acreage Parks and Ornamental Plantings 0.38 acres 0.09 acres Urban/Developed Land 6.69 acres 5.71 acres Disturbed Land 0.09 acres 0.11 acres Total 7.16 acres 5.91 acres Wildlife The study area consists of predominantly developed land with scattered ornamental vegetation and little non-native and ruderal vegetation that provides potentially suitable habitat for wildlife species that occur in urbanized settings. Wildlife use and species diversity were limited during the biological reconnaissance. Bird species observed or detected included mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) and American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos). No active bird nests were observed during the field visit; however, the study area could support nesting migratory birds, particularly within the row of eucalyptus trees on the northwestern border of the project site, and within the ornamental plantings associated with the single-family residence on site. No mammal, insect, amphibian, or aquatic species were observed within the study area. Additionally, no mammal burrows were observed within the study area. The complete list of plant and wildlife species observed within the study area is provided as Attachment C, Species Compendium. Details regarding the potential for special-status species to occur within the study area are discussed below. Special-Status Species Special-Status Plant Species Special-status plant species include those listed, or candidates for listing, as threatened or endangered by USFWS or CDFW, or species identified as rare by CNPS (particularly CRPR 1A, presumed extinct in California; CRPR 1-B, rare, threatened, or endangered throughout its range; and CRPR 2, rare or endangered in California, more common elsewhere). A total of 82 special-status plant species were reported in the CNDDB (CDFW 2022a), USFWS (2022c), and CNPS (2022) databases as occurring within the vicinity of the study area. Attachment D includes the species lists provided from these database searches that were evaluated as part of this assessment. For each species evaluated, a determination was made regarding the potential for the species to occur on site based on information gathered during the field reconnaissance, including the location of the site, habitats present, current site conditions, and past and present land use. Of the 82 special-status plant species listed in the CNDDB, CNPS, and USFWS databases as occurring in the vicinity of the study area, 81 species were determined to have no potential to occur within the study area based on an evaluation of species ranges/elevation and known habitat preferences. One special-status species, San Diego ambrosia (Ambrosia pumila; CRPR 1.B.1), was determined to have a low potential to occur due to limited suitable habitat within the study area. In addition, San Bernardino aster (Symphyotrichum defoliatum; CRPR 1.B.2) has a moderate potential to occur; although no suitable habitat is present, there are records from 1995 for this species to have occurred on site (CDFW 2022a). However, neither of these two species were observed during the biological TO: KEVIN RICE SUBJECT: BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT FOR THE NWC SANTA ANA AVENUE AND ALMOND AVENUE WAREHOUSE PROJECT, CITY OF FONTANA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 14657 6 JANURARY 2023 reconnaissance, which was conducted in August during each of these species’ blooming periods. Additionally, due to the extensive ongoing disturbances that currently occur within the study area, the limited habitat on site is of low quality and does not support any of the special-status species with a potential to occur in the area. Therefore, the project would not result in any impacts to special-status plants, and no further discussion regarding these species will be provided. The complete list of plant species evaluated with a determination of their potential to occur in the study area is provided in Attachment D1. Special-Status Wildlife Species Special-status wildlife include those listed, or candidates for listing, as threatened or endangered by USFWS or CDFW, or designated as a Species of Special Concern by CDFW (CDFW 2022b, 2022c). A total of 59 special-status wildlife species were reported in the CNDDB and USFWS databases as occurring in the vicinity of the study area. Attachment D2 summarizes the database searches for special-status wildlife species that were evaluated as part of this assessment. For each species evaluated, a determination was made regarding the potential use of the project site based on information gathering during the field reconnaissance, known habitat preferences, and knowledge of their relative distributions in the area. Of the 59 special-status wildlife species listed in the CNDDB and USFWS databases as occurring in the vicinity of the study area, 56 species were determined to have no potential to occur based on an evaluation of species ranges/elevation and known habitat preferences. Three special-status species—loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus; CDFW Species of Special Concern), San Diegan tiger whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris stejnegeri; CDFW Species of Special Concern), and Crotch bumble bee (Bombus crotchii; CDFW Candidate)—were determined to have a low potential to occur due to limited suitable habitat within the study area; however, none of these three species were observed during the biological reconnaissance. Delhi sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis) is a special-status species of concern in the area due to nearby Delhi fine sands. These four species are further discussed below. The remaining species with no potential to occur are omitted from further discussion in this report due to the complete lack of suitable habitat; the project would have no impact on these special-status wildlife species. The complete list of wildlife species evaluated with a potential to occur in the study area is provided in Attachment D2. San Diegan Tiger Whiptail San Diegan tiger whiptail is a California Species of Special Concern that is found in a variety of ecosystems, primarily hot and dry open areas with sparse foliage, including chaparral, woodland, and riparian areas. This subspecies is found in coastal Southern California, ranging south to Baja California, west of the Peninsular Ranges, south of the Transverse Ranges, and north into Ventura County (Nafis 2022). Although no San Diegan tiger whiptail occurrence records are within 5 miles of the project site (CDFW 2022a), the study area is suitably hot and dry with sparse ruderal and ornamental vegetation. However, sandy soils on site have been graded and compacted due to ongoing commercial activities, and the study area is surrounded by urban development. As such, San Diegan tiger whiptail has a low potential to occur. Crotch Bumble Bee Crotch bumble bee is not currently afforded protection by the federal or state Endangered Species Act, but ongoing litigation may soon lead to Candidate listing status of this species by CDFW (CDFW 2022b, 2022c). Crotch bumble bee is found in open grassland and scrub communities supporting floral nectar resources. This short-tongued bee TO: KEVIN RICE SUBJECT: BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT FOR THE NWC SANTA ANA AVENUE AND ALMOND AVENUE WAREHOUSE PROJECT, CITY OF FONTANA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 14657 7 JANURARY 2023 prefers certain host plant species as a food source, including milkweeds, dusty maidens, lupines, medics, phacelias, sages, clarkias, poppies, and wild buckwheats. Although the project site is heavily disturbed and lacks native vegetation, limited ornamental and ruderal vegetation on site may provide suitable floral nectar resources for Crotch bumble bee. The nearest occurrence record is from 2019, located 4.5 miles west of the project site (CDFW 2022a). As such, Crotch bumble bee has a low potential to occur in the study area. Loggerhead Shrike Loggerhead shrike is a California Species of Special Concern (protected when nesting only) that nests and forages in open habitats with scattered shrubs, trees, or other perches. Although the study area is heavily disturbed with ongoing commercial activities, there are scattered ornamental trees and a row of eucalyptus trees on site that may provide suitable foraging and nesting opportunities for this species. There are no occurrence records for loggerhead shrike within 5 miles of the project site (CDFW 2022a). As such, there is a low potential for this species to occur in the study area. Delhi Sands Flower-Loving Fly Habitat There are no historically mapped areas of Delhi sand within the study area. Delhi sand or any remnants of previously sandy areas were not observed during the survey, and the nearest occurrence of Delhi fine sand is approximately 0.7 miles southwest of the project site (USDA 2022a). However, there are on-site (within entire Fontana USGS 24k quadrant) occurrence records of Delhi sands flower-loving fly, the most recent from 2013 (CDFW 2022a). Delhi sands flower-loving fly typically occurs in areas with Delhi sands present, but has been found in other sandy habitats; however, the study area is devoid of native vegetation and there are no exposed soils on site that have not been compacted and heavily altered. Neither of the host plants most commonly associated with the species—California buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum) and telegraph weed (Heterotheca grandiflora)—were observed during the survey. Additionally, no native plant communities or suitable habitat for this species occurs in the study area. As such, there is no potential for Delhi sands flower-loving fly to occur in the study area. Jurisdictional Waters and Wetlands The assessment of potential jurisdictional waters in the study area determined that there are no waterways or drainages within or immediately adjacent to the study area that would be subjected to regulatory agency jurisdiction (USGS 2022b). A concrete flood channel (Etiwanda/San Sevaine Channel) approximately 1 mile west of the study area flows south, connecting to an excavated concrete flood control basin (Jarupa Basin) approximately 0.6 miles west of the study area, but it does not intersect any project boundaries (USFWS 2022a). Additionally, there are no areas capable of supporting wetlands in the study area, and no riparian habitats were observed. Lastly, no soils mapped in the study area are considered hydric. Therefore, the proposed project would have no impact on jurisdictional waters or wetlands. Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Linkages Wildlife corridors are linear features that connect large patches of natural open space and provide avenues for the migration of animals. Wildlife corridors contribute to population viability by ensuring continual exchange of genes between populations, providing access to adjacent habitat areas for foraging and mating, and providing routes for recolonization of habitat after local extirpation or ecological catastrophe (e.g., fires). TO: KEVIN RICE SUBJECT: BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT FOR THE NWC SANTA ANA AVENUE AND ALMOND AVENUE WAREHOUSE PROJECT, CITY OF FONTANA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 14657 8 JANURARY 2023 Habitat linkages are small patches that join larger blocks of habitat and help reduce the adverse effects of habitat fragmentation. Habitat linkages provide a potential route for gene flow and long-term dispersal of plants and animals, and may serve as primary habitat for smaller animals such as reptiles and amphibians. Habitat linkages may be continuous habitat or discrete habitat islands that function as steppingstones for dispersal. The entire study area is surrounded by development, and no portions of the study area function as a wildlife corridor or linkage that connect to larger habitat areas in the region, such as the Santa Ana River farther south. Due to the limited size of the project site and existing on-site and surrounding development, construction of the proposed project would not result in an impact to any wildlife corridors or habitat linkages. Local Policies and Ordinances The City of Fontana’s Tree Preservation and Protection Ordinance (Chapter 28, Article III of the City of Fontana’s Code of Ordinances) regulates the planting, maintenance, protection, and removal of protected tree species within Fontana. The study area contains a row of eucalyptus trees along the northwestern border. This may be considered a eucalyptus windrow and would need to be replaced at a 1:1 ratio for every tree removed. Other ornamental species, specifically one European olive tree and trees associated with the on-site single-family residence, occur in the study area. Pursuant to the City of Fontana’s Tree Preservation and Protection Ordinance, tree replacement is required for potential impacts to the types of trees that would be removed by project construction. Additionally, European olive trees are considered Heritage trees because they represent a significant period of the City of Fontana’s growth or development. Compliance with the City of Fontana’s Tree Ordinance will be required for the project to reduce impacts related to local ordinances. Regional Resource Planning Context The study area does not occur within any proposed or existing Habitat Conservation Plan or Natural Community Conservation Plan for local or regional protection of species. Therefore, construction of the project would not result in an impact related to any Habitat Conservation Plan or Natural Community Conservation Plan. Recommendations This section addresses the anticipated impacts (direct, indirect, and cumulative) to biological resources that would result from implementation of the proposed project. The following recommendations would reduce any potential impacts related to the thresholds provided in California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15064(b) and Appendix G, Environmental Checklist, to less than significant. Recommendations are included for the evaluation of the project’s impacts on potentially affected resources, such as nesting birds and local policies and ordinances. Nesting Birds The eucalyptus trees and other ornamental plantings within the study area may provide suitable nesting, roosting, and foraging habitat for various bat and raptor species. As such, construction activities will be avoided during the bird nesting season (generally February 1 through August 30) to ensure compliance with the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and California Fish and Game Code Section 3500 et seq. If avoidance of the nesting season is not TO: KEVIN RICE SUBJECT: BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT FOR THE NWC SANTA ANA AVENUE AND ALMOND AVENUE WAREHOUSE PROJECT, CITY OF FONTANA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 14657 9 JANURARY 2023 feasible, then a pre-construction nesting bird survey will be conducted by a qualified biologist to ensure that birds are not engaged in active nesting within 100 feet of the project’s construction limits. If nesting birds are discovered during pre-construction surveys, then the qualified biologist will identify an appropriate buffer where no ground- breaking activities are allowed to occur until after the birds have fledged from the nest. Construction activities may take place in other areas on the project site, outside of the nest avoidance buffer, unless authorized by an on-site monitoring biologist. City of Fontana Tree Preservation and Protection Ordinance To ensure compliance with the City of Fontana’s Tree Preservation and Protection Ordinance, an arborist report was prepared for the project. As part of the arborist report, all applicable on-site trees were inventoried and evaluated, including trees that are expected to be removed by the project. The City of Fontana’s Code of Ordinances requires replacement of living, protected trees at a replacement ratio dependent on overall tree condition and size. The arborist report outlines replacement procedures for all eligible trees removed from the project site. To accomplish this, the project would be required to plant a combination of 15-gallon, 24-inch box, 36-inch box, and 48-inch box trees on site, in addition to shrubs, groundcover, and other landscape plantings. Given that compliance with the City of Fontana’s Tree Preservation and Protection Ordinance is required, construction of the proposed project would not conflict with local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance. If you have any comments or questions regarding the contents of this report, please feel free to contact me at knarel@dudek.com or tmolioo@dudek.com. Sincerely, __________________________________ Kimberly Narel Biologist Attachments: A – Figures B – Photo Log C – Species Compendium D1 – Plant Species with a Potential to Occur in the Study Area D2 – Special-Status Wildlife Species with a Potential to Occur in the Study Area TO: KEVIN RICE SUBJECT: BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT FOR THE NWC SANTA ANA AVENUE AND ALMOND AVENUE WAREHOUSE PROJECT, CITY OF FONTANA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 14657 10 JANURARY 2023 References AOS (American Ornithological Society). 2022. “American Ornithological Society.” https://americanornithology.org/. CDFW (California Department of Fish and Wildlife). 2018. Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Sensitive Natural Communities. https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/ FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=18959. CDFW. 2019. List of Vegetation Alliances and Associations. https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/ FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=153398&inline. CDFW. 2022a. 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Attachment A Figures Project Location NWC Santa Ana and Almond Biological Technical Memorandum SOURCE: Bing Maps; Open Street Map Da t e : 8 / 1 8 / 2 0 2 2 - L a s t s a v e d b y : J G R E E N S T E I N - P a t h : Z : \ P r o j e c t s \ j 1 4 6 5 7 0 1 \ M A P D O C \ D O C U M E N T \ B T M \ F i g u r e 1 P r o j e c t L o c a t i o n . m x d Project Boundary 100-Foot Study Area FIGURE 1 Adelanto Anaheim AppleValley Beaumont Big BearLake Buena Park CalimesaChino ChinoHills Claremont Colton Corona Eastvale Fontana Glendora Grand Terrace Hemet Hesperia Highland Jurupa Valley La Palma LaVerne Lake Elsinore Loma Linda Menifee Monrovia Montclair Moreno ValleyNorco Ontario Orange Palmdale Perris RanchoCucamonga Redlands Rialto Riverside SanBernardino SanJacinto Sierra Madre Upland Victorville Villa Park Walnut Yucaipa Riverside County Los Angeles County SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY 0 2,0001,000 Feet Project Site Da t e : 8 / 2 4 / 2 0 2 2 - L a s t s a v e d b y : J G R E E N S T E I N - P a t h : Z : \ P r o j e c t s \ j 1 4 6 5 7 0 1 \ M A P D O C \ D O C U M E N T \ B T M \ F i g u r e 2 B i o l o g i c a l R e s o u r c e s .m x d Biological Resources NWC Santa Ana and Almond Biological Technical Memorandum SOURCE: Bing Maps; Open Street Map; USGS SSURGO 0 10050Feet Project Boundary 100-Foot Study Area Land Covers DEV, Urban/Developed DH, Disturbed Habitat ORN, Parks and ornamental plantings Soils TuB - Tujunga loamy sand, 0-5% slopes (Entire Project Site and Study Area) FIGURE 2 Attachment B Photo Log ATTACHMENT B / PHOTO LOG 14657 B-1 JANUARY 2023 1. Overview of the Project Site 2. View of the single-family residence on the southern portion of the project site 3. Eucalyptus row on northwestern portion of the project site 4. Overview of the center of the project site, facing north Attachment C Species Compendium ATTACHMENT C / SPECIES COMPENDIUM 14657 C-1 JANUARY 2023 Plant Species Angiosperms (Dicots) AIZOACEAE – STONE PLANT FAMILY  Mesembryanthemum cordifolium – baby sun rose AMARANTHACEAE – AMARANTH FAMILY  Chenopodiastum murale – nettle-leaved goosefoot ASTERACEAE – SUNFLOWER FAMILY  Erigeron bonariensis – flax-leaved horseweed  Lactuca serriola – prickly lettuce  Verbesina encelioides – cowpen daisy BRASSICACEAE – MUSTARD FAMILY  Hirschfeldia incana – short-pod mustard EUPHORBIACEAE – SPURGE FAMILY Euphorbia maculata – spotted spurge LAMIACEAE – MINT FAMILY  Salvia rosmarianus – rosemary MYRTACEAE – MYRTLE FAMILY  Eucalyptus sp. – Eucalyptus NICTAGINACEAE – FOUR O’CLOCK FAMILY  Bougainvillea sp. – Bougainvillea OLEACEAE – OLIVE FAMILY  Olea europaea – common olive, European olive OXALIDACEAE – WOOD SORREL FAMILY  Oxalis corniculata – creeping wood sorrel POLYGONACEAE – BUCKWHEAT FAMILY  Polygonum aviculare – prostrate knotweed PORTULACEAE –PURSELANE FAMILY  Portulaca oleracea – common purslane ATTACHMENT C / SPECIES COMPENDIUM 14657 C-2 JANUARY 2023 Angiosperms (Monocots) ARECACEAE – PALM FAMILY  Washingtonia robusta – Mexican fan palm POACEAE – GRASS FAMILY  Bromus diandrus – great brome  Bromus madritensis sp. rubens – red brome  Echinochloa crus-galli – barnyard grass  Eleusine indica – Indian goosegrass Wildlife Species – Vertebrates Reptiles IGUANIDAE – IGUANID LIZARDS Uta stansburiana – side-blotched lizard Birds COLUMBIDAE – PIGEONS AND DOVES Zenaida macroura – mourning dove CORVIDAE – JAYS AND CROWS Corvus brachyrhynchos – American crow  signifies introduced (non-native) species Attachment D1 Plant Species with a Potential to Occur in the Study Area ATTACHMENT D1 / PLANT SPECIES WITH A POTENTIAL TO OCCUR IN THE STUDY AREA 14657 D1-1 JANUARY 2023 Scientific Name Common Name Status (Federal/State/CRPR) Primary Habitat Associations/ Life Form/ Blooming Period/ Elevation Range (feet) Potential to Occur Abronia villosa var. aurita chaparral sand-verbena None/None/1B.1 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Desert dunes; Sandy/annual herb/ (Jan)Mar–Sep/245–5,245 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Soils are compacted and graded onsite. Ambrosia monogyra singlewhorl burrobrush None/None/2B.2 Chaparral, Sonoran desert scrub; Sandy/perennial shrub/Aug–Nov/ 35–1,640 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Soils are compacted and graded onsite. Ambrosia pumila San Diego ambrosia FE/None/1B.1 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Valley and foothill grassland, Vernal pools; Alkaline (sometimes), Clay (sometimes), Disturbed areas (often), Loam (sometimes), Sandy (sometimes)/perennial rhizomatous herb/Apr–Oct/65–1,360 Low potential to occur. Disturbed roadsides onsite are compacted and graded, lack suitable vegetation, vernal pools, alkaline and clay soils. Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp. gabrielensis San Gabriel manzanita None/None/1B.2 Chaparral/perennial evergreen shrub/Mar/1,950–4,920 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation present. Arenaria paludicola marsh sandwort FE/SE/1B.1 Marshes and swamps; Openings, Sandy/perennial stoloniferous herb/May–Aug/10–560 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable open habitat or vegetation present. Asplenium vespertinum western spleenwort None/None/4.2 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub; Rocky/perennial rhizomatous herb/Feb–June/590–3,280 Not expected to occur. No suitable rocky habitat or vegetation present. Astragalus hornii var. hornii Horn's milk-vetch None/None/1B.1 Meadows and seeps, Playas; Alkaline, Lake Margins/annual herb/May–Oct/195–2,785 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or lacustrine habitat present. Berberis nevinii Nevin's barberry FE/SE/1B.1 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Riparian scrub; Gravelly (sometimes), Sandy (sometimes)/perennial evergreen shrub/(Feb)Mar–June/230–2,705 Not expected to occur. Although soils onsite are sandy, they are graded and compacted with imported gravel. No suitable vegetation present. Brodiaea filifolia thread-leaved brodiaea FT/SE/1B.1 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Playas, Valley and foothill grassland, Vernal pools; Clay (often)/perennial bulbiferous herb/Mar–June/80–3,670 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation, vernal pools, or clay soils present. Calochortus catalinae Catalina mariposa lily None/None/4.2 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Valley and foothill grassland/perennial bulbiferous herb/(Feb)Mar–June/50–2,295 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Calochortus palmeri var. palmeri Palmer's mariposa-lily None/None/1B.2 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest, Meadows and seeps; Mesic/perennial bulbiferous herb/Apr–July/2,325–7,840 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable mesic vegetation present. Calochortus plummerae Plummer's mariposa-lily None/None/4.2 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Lower montane coniferous forest, Valley and foothill grassland; Granitic, Rocky/perennial bulbiferous herb/May–July/330–5,575 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or rocky and granitic soils present. Calochortus simulans La Panza mariposa-lily None/None/1B.3 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Lower montane coniferous forest, Valley and foothill grassland; Granitic (often), Sandy, Serpentinite (sometimes)/perennial bulbiferous herb/Apr–June/1,065–3,770 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Sandy soils onsite are compacted and graded, and not granitic or serpentine. Calochortus weedii var. intermedius intermediate mariposa-lily None/None/1B.2 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Valley and foothill grassland; Rocky/perennial bulbiferous herb/May–July/345–2,805 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or rocky habitat present. Carex comosa bristly sedge None/None/2B.1 Coastal prairie, Marshes and swamps, Valley and foothill grassland/perennial rhizomatous herb/May–Sep/0–2,050 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or wetlands present. Castilleja lasiorhyncha San Bernardino Mountains owl's-clover None/None/1B.2 Chaparral, Meadows and seeps, Pebble (Pavement) plain, Riparian woodland, Upper montane coniferous forest; Mesic/annual herb (hemiparasitic)/May–Aug/4,265–7,840 Not expected to occur. Although portions of the project site are paved or contain imported pebbles/gravel, the site is outside of the species’ known elevation range. Centromadia pungens ssp. laevis smooth tarplant None/None/1B.1 Chenopod scrub, Meadows and seeps, Playas, Riparian woodland, Valley and foothill grassland; Alkaline/annual herb/Apr–Sep/ 0–2,095 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or riparian habitat present. Chloropyron maritimum ssp. maritimum salt marsh bird's-beak FE/SE/1B.2 Coastal dunes, Marshes and swamps/annual herb (hemiparasitic)/ May–Oct(Nov)/0–100 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation or wetlands present. ATTACHMENT D1 / PLANT SPECIES WITH A POTENTIAL TO OCCUR IN THE STUDY AREA 14657 D1-2 JANUARY 2023 Scientific Name Common Name Status (Federal/State/CRPR) Primary Habitat Associations/ Life Form/ Blooming Period/ Elevation Range (feet) Potential to Occur Chorizanthe leptotheca Peninsular spineflower None/None/4.2 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Lower montane coniferous forest; Granitic/annual herb/May–Aug/985–6,230 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or granitic soils present. Chorizanthe parryi var. parryi Parry's spineflower None/None/1B.1 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Valley and foothill grassland; Openings, Rocky (sometimes), Sandy (sometimes)/annual herb/Apr–June/900–4,000 Not expected to occur. No suitable open habitat, vegetation or rocky soils present. Sandy soils onsite are compacted and graded for current commercial development. Chorizanthe xanti var. leucotheca white-bracted spineflower None/None/1B.2 Coastal scrub, Mojavean desert scrub, Pinyon and juniper woodland; Gravelly (sometimes), Sandy (sometimes)/annual herb/Apr–June/ 985–3,935 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. No suitable vegetation or naturally gravelly soils present.. Sandy soils onsite are compacted and graded for current commercial development. Cladium californicum California saw-grass None/None/2B.2 Marshes and swamps, Meadows and seeps/perennial rhizomatous herb/June–Sep/195–5,245 Not expected to occur. No suitable wetlands or vegetation present. Claytonia peirsonii ssp. peirsonii Peirson's spring beauty None/None/1B.2 Subalpine coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Granitic, Metamorphic, Scree, Talus/perennial herb/(Mar)May–June/ 4,950–9,005 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there are no suitable talus or metamorphic soils or vegetation present. Cryptantha incana Tulare cryptantha None/None/1B.3 Lower montane coniferous forest/annual herb/June–Aug/ 4,690–7,050 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation present. Cuscuta obtusiflora var. glandulosa Peruvian dodder None/None/2B.2 Marshes and swamps/annual vine (parasitic)/July–Oct/50–920 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or wetlands present. Deinandra paniculata paniculate tarplant None/None/4.2 Coastal scrub, Valley and foothill grassland, Vernal pools; Sandy (sometimes), Vernally Mesic (usually)/annual herb/(Mar)Apr–Nov/ 80–3,080 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or vernally mesic habitat present. Sandy soils onsite are compacted and graded for current commercial development. Diplacus johnstonii Johnston's monkeyflower None/None/4.3 Lower montane coniferous forest/annual herb/May–Aug/ 3,195–9,580 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation present. Dodecahema leptoceras slender-horned spineflower FE/SE/1B.1 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub; Sandy/annual herb/ Apr–June/655–2,490 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Dudleya multicaulis many-stemmed dudleya None/None/1B.2 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Valley and foothill grassland; Clay (often)/ perennial herb/Apr–July/50–2,590 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or clay soils present. Eriastrum densifolium ssp. sanctorum Santa Ana River woollystar FE/SE/1B.1 Chaparral, Coastal scrub; Gravelly (sometimes), Sandy (sometimes)/ perennial herb/Apr–Sep/300–2,000 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or gravelly soils present. Sandy soils onsite are compacted and graded with imported rock aggregate. Eriogonum microthecum var. alpinum alpine slender buckwheat None/None/4.3 Alpine dwarf scrub, Great Basin scrub; Gravelly (sometimes), Rocky (sometimes)/perennial herb/July–Sep/8,200–10,825 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation present. Soils onsite are not rocky or naturally gravelly. Eriogonum microthecum var. johnstonii Johnston's buckwheat None/None/1B.3 Subalpine coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Rocky/perennial deciduous shrub/July–Sep/6,000–9,595 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation or rocky substrate present. Eriogonum umbellatum var. minus alpine sulfur-flowered buckwheat None/None/4.3 Subalpine coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Gravelly/perennial herb/June–Sep/5,905–10,065 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation present. Soils onsite are compacted, graded and not naturally gravelly. Eriophyllum lanatum var. obovatum southern Sierra woolly sunflower None/None/4.3 Lower montane coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Loam, Sandy/perennial herb/June–July/3,650–8,200 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation present. Fimbristylis thermalis hot springs fimbristylis None/None/2B.2 Meadows and seeps/perennial rhizomatous herb/July–Sep/ 360–4,395 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or wetlands present. Frasera neglecta pine green-gentian None/None/4.3 Lower montane coniferous forest, Pinyon and juniper woodland, Upper montane coniferous forest/perennial herb/May–July/4,590–8,200 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation present. Fritillaria pinetorum pine fritillary None/None/4.3 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest, Pinyon and juniper woodland, Subalpine coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Granitic (sometimes), Metamorphic (sometimes)/ perennial bulbiferous herb/May–July(Sep)/5,690–10,825 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation present. Sandy soils onsite are not compacted and graded, not granitic or metamorphic. ATTACHMENT D1 / PLANT SPECIES WITH A POTENTIAL TO OCCUR IN THE STUDY AREA 14657 D1-3 JANUARY 2023 Scientific Name Common Name Status (Federal/State/CRPR) Primary Habitat Associations/ Life Form/ Blooming Period/ Elevation Range (feet) Potential to Occur Galium angustifolium ssp. gabrielense San Antonio Canyon bedstraw None/None/4.3 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest; Granitic, Rocky (sometimes), Sandy (sometimes)/perennial herb/Apr–Aug/ 3,935–8,690 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation present. Galium californicum ssp. primum Alvin Meadow bedstraw None/None/1B.2 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest; Granitic, Sandy/perennial herb/May–July/4,425–5,575 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation present. Soils onsite are not granitic, but are compacted sandy soils that have been graded for current commercial development. Galium jepsonii Jepson's bedstraw None/None/4.3 Lower montane coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Granitic, Gravelly (sometimes), Rocky (sometimes)/perennial rhizomatous herb/July–Aug/5,050–8,200 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation present. Soils onsite are sandy and compacted/graded, not granitic, rocky, or naturally gravelly. Galium johnstonii Johnston's bedstraw None/None/4.3 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest, Pinyon and juniper woodland, Riparian woodland/perennial herb/June–July/ 4,000–7,545 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation or riparian habitat present. Helianthus nuttallii ssp. parishii Los Angeles sunflower None/None/1A Marshes and swamps/perennial rhizomatous herb/Aug–Oct/ 35–5,000 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or wetlands present. Heuchera caespitosa urn-flowered alumroot None/None/4.3 Cismontane woodland, Lower montane coniferous forest, Riparian forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Rocky/perennial rhizomatous herb/May–Aug/3,785–8,690 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable riparian habitat or vegetation present. Soils onsite are not rocky, Hordeum intercedens vernal barley None/None/3.2 Coastal dunes, Coastal scrub, Valley and foothill grassland, Vernal pools/annual herb/Mar–June/15–3,280 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or vernal pools present. Horkelia cuneata var. puberula mesa horkelia None/None/1B.1 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub; Gravelly (sometimes), Sandy (sometimes)/perennial herb/Feb–July(Sep)/ 230–2,655 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Sandy soils onsite are compacted and graded, and not naturally gravelly, Imperata brevifolia California satintail None/None/2B.1 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Meadows and seeps, Mojavean desert scrub, Riparian scrub; Mesic/perennial rhizomatous herb/ Sep–May/0–3,985 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or mesic habitat present. Juglans californica Southern California black walnut None/None/4.2 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Riparian woodland/ perennial deciduous tree/Mar–Aug/165–2,950 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or riparian habitat present. Juncus duranii Duran's rush None/None/4.3 Lower montane coniferous forest, Meadows and seeps, Upper montane coniferous forest; Mesic/perennial rhizomatous herb/ July–Aug/5,800–9,195 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation or mesic habitat present. Lasthenia glabrata ssp. coulteri Coulter's goldfields None/None/1B.1 Marshes and swamps, Playas, Vernal pools/annual herb/Feb–June/ 5–4,000 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or wetlands present. Lepechinia fragrans fragrant pitcher sage None/None/4.2 Chaparral/perennial shrub/Mar–Oct/65–4,295 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Lepidium virginicum var. robinsonii Robinson's pepper-grass None/None/4.3 Chaparral, Coastal scrub/annual herb/Jan–July/5–2,900 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Lilium humboldtii ssp. ocellatum ocellated Humboldt lily None/None/4.2 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Lower montane coniferous forest, Riparian woodland; Openings/perennial bulbiferous herb/Mar–July(Aug)/100–5,905 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or openings present. Lilium parryi lemon lily None/None/1B.2 Lower montane coniferous forest, Meadows and seeps, Riparian forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Mesic/perennial bulbiferous herb/July–Aug/4,000–9,005 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation or mesic habitat present. Linanthus concinnus San Gabriel linanthus None/None/1B.2 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Openings, Rocky/annual herb/Apr–July/ 4,985–9,185 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation, rocky or open habitat present. Lycium parishii Parish's desert-thorn None/None/2B.3 Coastal scrub, Sonoran desert scrub/ perennial shrub/Mar–Apr/445–3,280 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. ATTACHMENT D1 / PLANT SPECIES WITH A POTENTIAL TO OCCUR IN THE STUDY AREA 14657 D1-4 JANUARY 2023 Scientific Name Common Name Status (Federal/State/CRPR) Primary Habitat Associations/ Life Form/ Blooming Period/ Elevation Range (feet) Potential to Occur Malacothamnus parishii Parish's bush-mallow None/None/1A Chaparral, Coastal scrub/perennial deciduous shrub/June–July/ 1,000–1,490 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Monardella australis ssp. jokerstii Jokerst's monardella None/None/1B.1 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest; Alluvial Terraces, Drainages, Scree, Slopes, Talus, Washes/perennial rhizomatous herb/July–Sep/4,425–5,740 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation, soils, wetlands, or topography present. Monardella pringlei Pringle's monardella None/None/1A Coastal scrub/annual herb/May–June/985–1,310 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Monardella saxicola rock monardella None/None/4.2 Chaparral, Closed-cone coniferous forest, Lower montane coniferous forest; Rocky, Serpentinite (usually)/perennial rhizomatous herb/June–Sep/1,640–5,905 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation, rocky or serpentine soils present. Muhlenbergia californica California muhly None/None/4.3 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Lower montane coniferous forest, Meadows and seeps; Mesic, Seeps, Streambanks/perennial rhizomatous herb/June–Sep/330–6,560 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or mesic habitat present. Muhlenbergia utilis aparejo grass None/None/2B.2 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Marshes and swamps, Meadows and seeps; Alkaline (sometimes), Serpentinite (sometimes)/perennial rhizomatous herb/Mar–Oct/80–7,625 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or mesic habitat present. Soils onsite are not alkaline or serpentine. Nasturtium gambelii Gambel's water cress FE/ST/1B.1 Marshes and swamps/perennial rhizomatous herb/Apr–Oct/ 15–1,080 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or wetlands present. Navarretia prostrata prostrate vernal pool navarretia None/None/1B.2 Coastal scrub, Meadows and seeps, Valley and foothill grassland, Vernal pools; Mesic/annual herb/Apr–July/10–3,965 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or mesic habitat present. Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada short-joint beavertail None/None/1B.2 Chaparral, Joshua tree "woodland", Mojavean desert scrub, Pinyon and juniper woodland/perennial stem/Apr–June(Aug)/1,390–5,905 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation present. Oreonana vestita woolly mountain-parsley None/None/1B.3 Lower montane coniferous forest, Subalpine coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Gravelly (sometimes), Talus (sometimes)/ perennial herb/Mar–Sep/5,295–11,480 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation present. Soils onsite are not talus or naturally gravelly but rather compacted and graded sandy soils. Phacelia mohavensis Mojave phacelia None/None/4.3 Cismontane woodland, Lower montane coniferous forest, Meadows and seeps, Pinyon and juniper woodland; Gravelly (sometimes), Sandy (sometimes)/annual herb/Apr–Aug/4,590–8,200 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation present. Soils onsite are not talus or naturally gravelly but rather compacted and graded sandy soils. Phacelia stellaris Brand's star phacelia None/None/1B.1 Coastal dunes, Coastal scrub/annual herb/Mar–June/5–1,310 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Pseudognaphalium leucocephalum white rabbit-tobacco None/None/2B.2 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Riparian woodland; Gravelly, Sandy/perennial herb/(July)Aug–Nov(Dec)/0–6,885 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Soils onsite are not naturally gravelly but rather compacted and graded sandy soils. Quercus durata var. gabrielensis San Gabriel oak None/None/4.2 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland/perennial evergreen shrub/ Apr–May/1,475–3,280 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation present. Ribes divaricatum var. parishii Parish's gooseberry None/None/1A Riparian woodland/perennial deciduous shrub/Feb–Apr/215–985 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or riparian habitat present. Romneya coulteri Coulter's matilija poppy None/None/4.2 Chaparral, Coastal scrub; Burned areas (often)/perennial rhizomatous herb/Mar–July(Aug)/65–3,935 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or burned areas present. Sagittaria sanfordii Sanford's arrowhead None/None/1B.2 Marshes and swamps/perennial rhizomatous herb (emergent)/ May–Oct(Nov)/0–2,130 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or wetlands present. Schoenus nigricans black bog-rush None/None/2B.2 Marshes and swamps/perennial herb/Aug–Sep/490–6,560 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or wetlands present. Senecio aphanactis chaparral ragwort None/None/2B.2 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub; Alkaline (sometimes)/annual herb/Jan–Apr(May)/50–2,620 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or alkaline soils present. Senecio astephanus San Gabriel ragwort None/None/4.3 Chaparral, Coastal bluff scrub; Rocky, Slopes/perennial herb/ May–July/1,310–4,920 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation present. The project site is not suitably rocky or sloped. ATTACHMENT D1 / PLANT SPECIES WITH A POTENTIAL TO OCCUR IN THE STUDY AREA 14657 D1-5 JANUARY 2023 Scientific Name Common Name Status (Federal/State/CRPR) Primary Habitat Associations/ Life Form/ Blooming Period/ Elevation Range (feet) Potential to Occur Sidalcea neomexicana salt spring checkerbloom None/None/2B.2 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Lower montane coniferous forest, Mojavean desert scrub, Playas; Alkaline, Mesic/perennial herb/Mar– June/50–5,015 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or mesic habitat present. No alkaline soils present. Sphenopholis obtusata prairie wedge grass None/None/2B.2 Cismontane woodland, Meadows and seeps; Mesic/perennial herb/Apr–July/985–6,560 Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or mesic habitat present. Streptanthus bernardinus Laguna Mountains jewelflower None/None/4.3 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest/perennial herb/ May–Aug/2,195–8,200 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation present. Streptanthus campestris southern jewelflower None/None/1B.3 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest, Pinyon and juniper woodland; Rocky/perennial herb/(Apr)May–July/2,950–7,545 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation present. Soils onsite are sandy, not rocky, and unsuitable for this species' growth. Symphyotrichum defoliatum San Bernardino aster None/None/1B.2 Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Lower montane coniferous forest, Marshes and swamps, Meadows and seeps, Valley and foothill grassland; Streambanks/perennial rhizomatous herb/July–Nov/ 5–6,690 Moderate potential to occur. Although no suitable habitat or wetlands are present, CNDDB occurrence record from 1995 occurs on the project site. Viola pinetorum ssp. grisea grey-leaved violet None/None/1B.2 Meadows and seeps, Subalpine coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest/perennial herb/Apr–July/4,920–11,150 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation or mesic habitat present. Yucca brevifolia western Joshua tree None/SC/CBR Great Basin grassland, Great Basin scrub, Joshua tree woodland, Mojavean desert scrub, Pinyon and juniper woodland, Sonoran desert scrub, Valley and foothill grassland/perennial leaf succulent/ Apr–May/1,310–6,560 Not expected to occur. The site is outside of the species’ known elevation range and there is no suitable vegetation present. Attachment D2 Special-Status Wildlife Species with a Potential to Occur in the Study Area ATTACHMENT D2 / SPECIAL-STATUS WILDLIFE WITH A POTENTIAL TO OCCUR IN THE STUDY AREA 14657 D2-1 JANUARY 2023 Scientific Name Common Name Status (Federal/State) Habitat Potential to Occur Amphibians Batrachoseps gabrieli San Gabriel slender salamander None/None Talus slopes in forested areas, often near streams Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or aquatic habitat present. Rana muscosa mountain yellow- legged frog FE/SE, WL Lakes, ponds, meadow streams, isolated pools, and open riverbanks; rocky canyons in narrow canyons and in chaparral Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or aquatic habitat present. Spea hammondii western spadefoot None/SSC Primarily grassland and vernal pools, but also in ephemeral wetlands that persist at least 3 weeks in chaparral, coastal scrub, valley–foothill woodlands, pastures, and other agriculture Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or wetlands present. Birds Accipiter cooperii (nesting) Cooper's hawk None/WL Nests and forages in dense stands of live oak, riparian woodlands, or other woodland habitats often near water Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or aquatic habitat present. Agelaius tricolor (nesting colony) tricolored blackbird BCC/SSC, ST Nests near freshwater, emergent wetland with cattails or tules, but also in Himalayan blackberrry; forages in grasslands, woodland, and agriculture Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or aquatic present. Aimophila ruficeps canescens Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow None/WL Nests and forages in open coastal scrub and chaparral with low cover of scattered scrub interspersed with rocky and grassy patches Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Artemisiospiza belli belli Bell's sage sparrow None/WL Nests and forages in coastal scrub and dry chaparral; typically in large, unfragmented patches dominated by chamise; nests in more dense patches but uses more open habitat in winter Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Athene cunicularia (burrow sites and some wintering sites) burrowing owl BCC/SSC Nests and forages in grassland, open scrub, and agriculture, particularly with ground squirrel burrows Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or ground squirrel burrows present. ATTACHMENT D2 / SPECIAL-STATUS WILDLIFE WITH A POTENTIAL TO OCCUR IN THE STUDY AREA 14657 D2-2 JANUARY 2023 Scientific Name Common Name Status (Federal/State) Habitat Potential to Occur Buteo swainsoni (nesting) Swainson's hawk None/ST Nests in open woodland and savanna, riparian, and in isolated large trees; forages in nearby grasslands and agricultural areas such as wheat and alfalfa fields and pasture Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Coccyzus americanus occidentalis (nesting) western yellow- billed cuckoo FT/SE Nests in dense, wide riparian woodlands and forest with well-developed understories Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or riparian habitat present. Coturnicops noveboracensis yellow rail BCC/SSC Nesting requires wet marsh/sedge meadows or coastal marshes with wet soil and shallow, standing water Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or wetlands present. Empidonax traillii extimus (nesting) southwestern willow flycatcher FE/SE Nests in dense riparian habitats along streams, reservoirs, or wetlands; uses variety of riparian and shrubland habitats during migration Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or wetlands present. Eremophila alpestris actia California horned lark None/WL This subspecies of horned lark occurs on the state's southern and central coastal slope and in the San Joaquin Valley. Nests and forages in grasslands, disturbed lands, agriculture, and beaches. Not expected to occur. Although minimal disturbed habitat is present, the site is outside of this species' range. Falco columbarius (wintering) merlin None/WL Forages in semi-open areas, including coastline, grassland, agriculture, savanna, woodland, lakes, and wetlands Not expected to occur. No suitable open areas, vegetation or wetlands present. Icteria virens (nesting) yellow-breasted chat None/SSC Nests and forages in dense, relatively wide riparian woodlands and thickets of willows, vine tangles, and dense brush Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or riparian habitat present. Lanius ludovicianus (nesting) loggerhead shrike None/SSC Nests and forages in open habitats with scattered shrubs, trees, or other perches Low potential to occur. Although the site is primarily disturbed or developed, scattered ornamental trees could support nesting or foraging. No CNDDB occurrences within 5 miles (CDFW 2022). Laterallus jamaicensis coturniculus California black rail None/FP, ST Tidal marshes, shallow freshwater margins, wet meadows, and flooded grassy vegetation; suitable habitats are often supplied by canal leakage in Sierra Nevada foothill populations Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or aquatic habitat present. ATTACHMENT D2 / SPECIAL-STATUS WILDLIFE WITH A POTENTIAL TO OCCUR IN THE STUDY AREA 14657 D2-3 JANUARY 2023 Scientific Name Common Name Status (Federal/State) Habitat Potential to Occur Polioptila californica californica coastal California gnatcatcher FT/SSC Nests and forages in various sage scrub communities, often dominated by California sagebrush and buckwheat; generally avoids nesting in areas with a slope of greater than 40%; majority of nesting at less than 1,000 feet above mean sea level Not expected to occur. No suitable sage scrub vegetation present. Setophaga petechia (nesting) yellow warbler None/SSC Nests and forages in riparian and oak woodlands, montane chaparral, open ponderosa pine, and mixed-conifer habitats Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or riparian habitat present. Spinus lawrencei (nesting) Lawrence's goldfinch BCC/None Nests and forages in open oak, arid woodlands, and chaparral near water Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or aquatic habitat present. Vireo bellii pusillus (nesting) least Bell's vireo FE/SE Nests and forages in low, dense riparian thickets along water or along dry parts of intermittent streams; forages in riparian and adjacent shrubland late in nesting season Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or aquatic habitat present. Fishes Catostomus santaanae Santa Ana sucker FT/None Small, shallow, cool, clear streams less than 7 meters (23 feet) in width and a few centimeters to more than a meter (1.5 inches to more than 3 feet) in depth; substrates are generally coarse gravel, rubble, and boulder Not expected to occur. No suitable aquatic habitat present. Gila orcuttii arroyo chub None/SSC Warm, fluctuating streams with slow-moving or backwater sections of warm to cool streams at depths >40 centimeters (16 inches); substrates of sand or mud Not expected to occur. No suitable aquatic habitat present. Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus pop. 10 southern steelhead - southern California DPS FE/SCE Clean, clear, cool, well-oxygenated streams; needs relatively deep pools in migration and gravelly substrate to spawn Not expected to occur. No suitable aquatic habitat present. Rhinichthys osculus ssp. 8 Santa Ana speckled dace None/SSC Headwaters of the Santa Ana and San Gabriel Rivers; may be extirpated from the Los Angeles River system Not expected to occur. No suitable aquatic habitat present. ATTACHMENT D2 / SPECIAL-STATUS WILDLIFE WITH A POTENTIAL TO OCCUR IN THE STUDY AREA 14657 D2-4 JANUARY 2023 Scientific Name Common Name Status (Federal/State) Habitat Potential to Occur Invertebrates Bombus crotchii Crotch bumble bee None/None Open grassland and scrub communities supporting suitable floral resources. Low potential to occur. Although the site is primarily disturbed or developed, scattered ornamental trees and shrubs onsite support floral nectar resources. CNDDB occurrence from 2019 located 4.5 miles west of the project site (CDFW 2022). Carolella busckana Busck's gallmoth None/None Coastal scrub dunes Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Site is not coastal. Ceratochrysis longimala Desert cuckoo wasp None/None (blank) Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Cicindela tranquebarica viridissima greenest tiger beetle None/None Inhabits the woodlands adjacent to the Santa Ana River basin Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Euchloe hyantis andrewsi Andrew's marble butterfly None/None Yellow pine forest; host plants are Laguna Mountains jewel-flower (Streptanthus bernardinus) and Holboell's rockcress (Boechera pinetorum (Arabis holboellii var. pinetorum)) Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or host plants present. Euphydryas editha quino quino checkerspot butterfly FE/SCE Annual forblands, grassland, open coastal scrub and chaparral; often soils with cryptogamic crusts and fine-textured clay; host plants include Plantago erecta, Antirrhinum coulterianum, and Plantago patagonica (Silverado Occurrence Complex) Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or host plants present. Neolarra alba white cuckoo bee None/None Known only from 6 historical localities in Southern California; has not been collected since 1946 Not expected to occur. Species is likely exitirpated. Site contains limited floral nectar resources on disturbed, graded land in developed area. No CNDDB occurrences within 5 miles of the project site (CDFW 2022). ATTACHMENT D2 / SPECIAL-STATUS WILDLIFE WITH A POTENTIAL TO OCCUR IN THE STUDY AREA 14657 D2-5 JANUARY 2023 Scientific Name Common Name Status (Federal/State) Habitat Potential to Occur Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis Delhi Sands flower-loving fly FE/None Delhi fine sandy soils and dunes, scrub and ruderal vegetation in the sand verbena series with <50% cover Not expected to occur. Although mulitple CNDDB occurrence records are onsite (entire Fontana USGS 24k quadrant) from various dates, most recently from 2013, there are no Delhi sands or suitable vegetation present. Streptocephalus woottoni Riverside fairy shrimp FE/None Vernal pools, non-vegetated ephemeral pools Not expected to occur. No suitable vernal pools or aquatic habitat present. Mammals Chaetodipus fallax fallax northwestern San Diego pocket mouse None/SSC Coastal scrub, mixed chaparral, sagebrush, desert wash, desert scrub, desert succulent shrub, pinyon–juniper, and annual grassland Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or small animal burrows present. Chaetodipus fallax pallidus pallid San Diego pocket mouse None/SSC Desert wash, desert scrub, desert succulent scrub, and pinyon–juniper woodland Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or small animal burrows present. Dasypterus xanthinus western yellow bat None/SSC Valley–foothill riparian, desert riparian, desert wash, and palm oasis habitats; below 2,000 feet above mean sea level; roosts in riparian and palms Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or riparian haibitat present. Dipodomys merriami parvus San Bernardino kangaroo rat FE/SSC, SCE Sparse scrub habitat, alluvial scrub/coastal scrub habitats on gravelly and sandy soils near river and stream terraces Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation, alluvial fans, or small animal burrows present. Soils are graded and compacted for current commercial development. Dipodomys stephensi Stephens' kangaroo rat FE/ST Annual and perennial grassland habitats, coastal scrub or sagebrush with sparse canopy cover, or in disturbed areas Not expected to occur. Although limited disturbed habitat occurs onsite, no small animal burrows present. Site is commercially developed. Soils are graded and compacted. Eumops perotis californicus western mastiff bat None/SSC Chaparral, coastal and desert scrub, coniferous and deciduous forest and woodland; roosts in crevices in rocky canyons and cliffs where the canyon or cliff is vertical or nearly vertical, trees, and tunnels Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation for foraging, or roosting habitat present. ATTACHMENT D2 / SPECIAL-STATUS WILDLIFE WITH A POTENTIAL TO OCCUR IN THE STUDY AREA 14657 D2-6 JANUARY 2023 Scientific Name Common Name Status (Federal/State) Habitat Potential to Occur Glaucomys oregonensis californicus San Bernardino flying squirrel None/SSC Coniferous and deciduous forests, including riparian forests Not expected to occur. No forests or riparian habitat present. Lepus californicus bennettii San Diego black- tailed jackrabbit None/None Arid habitats with open ground; grasslands, coastal scrub, agriculture, disturbed areas, and rangelands Not expected to occur. Although limited disturbed areas occur onsite, no suitable vegetation present. Site is commercially developed. Soils are graded and compacted. Neotoma lepida intermedia San Diego desert woodrat None/SSC Coastal scrub, desert scrub, chaparral, cacti, rocky areas Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or rocky areas present. Nyctinomops femorosaccus pocketed free- tailed bat None/SSC Pinyon–juniper woodlands, desert scrub, desert succulent shrub, desert riparian, desert wash, alkali desert scrub, Joshua tree, and palm oases; roosts in high cliffs or rock outcrops with drop-offs, caverns, and buildings Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation for foraging, or roosting habitat present. Buildings onsite are single story family residence and portables. Onychomys torridus ramona southern grasshopper mouse None/SSC Grassland and sparse coastal scrub Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Ovis canadensis nelsoni Nelson's bighorn sheep None/FP Steep slopes and cliffs, rough and rocky topography, sparse vegetation; also canyons, washes, and alluvial fans Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation, topography, or washes and alluvial fans present. Perognathus longimembris brevinasus Los Angeles pocket mouse None/SSC Lower-elevation grassland, alluvial sage scrub, and coastal scrub Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or small animal burrows present. Soils are compacted and graded for current commercial development. Taxidea taxus American badger None/SSC Dry, open, treeless areas; grasslands, coastal scrub, agriculture, and pastures, especially with friable soils Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or friable soils present. Reptiles Anniella stebbinsi southern California legless lizard None/SSC Coastal dunes, stabilized dunes, beaches, dry washes, valley–foothill, chaparral, and scrubs; pine, oak, and riparian woodlands; associated with sparse vegetation and moist sandy or loose, loamy soils Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation, riparian habitat, or loose moist soils present. ATTACHMENT D2 / SPECIAL-STATUS WILDLIFE WITH A POTENTIAL TO OCCUR IN THE STUDY AREA 14657 D2-7 JANUARY 2023 Scientific Name Common Name Status (Federal/State) Habitat Potential to Occur Arizona elegans occidentalis California glossy snake None/SSC Arid scrub, rocky washes, grasslands, chaparral, open areas with loose soil Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation with loose soil present. Aspidoscelis hyperythra orange-throated whiptail None/WL Low-elevation coastal scrub, chaparral, and valley–foothill hardwood Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Aspidoscelis tigris stejnegeri San Diegan tiger whiptail None/SSC Hot and dry areas with sparse foliage, including chaparral, woodland, and riparian areas. Low potential to occur. While no suitable vegetation or riparian habitat is present, site is hot and dry with sparse ruderal and ornamental foliage. No occurrence records within 5 miles of the project site (CDFW 2022). Charina umbratica southern rubber boa None/ST Montane oak–conifer and mixed-conifer forests, montane chaparral, wet meadows; usually in vicinity of streams or wet meadows Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or wetlands present. Coleonyx variegatus abbotti San Diego banded gecko None/SSC Rocky areas within coastal scrub and chaparral Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or rocky areas present. Crotalus ruber red diamondback rattlesnake None/SSC Coastal scrub, chaparral, oak and pine woodlands, rocky grasslands, cultivated areas, and desert flats Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation present. Diadophis punctatus modestus San Bernardino ring-necked snake None/None Moist habitats including wet meadows, rocky hillsides, gardens, farmland grassland, chaparral, mixed-conifer forest, and woodland Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or moist habitats present. Emys marmorata western pond turtle None/SSC Slow-moving permanent or intermittent streams, ponds, small lakes, and reservoirs with emergent basking sites; adjacent uplands used for nesting and during winter Not expected to occur. No suitable aquatic or upland habitats present. Phrynosoma blainvillii Blainville's horned lizard None/SSC Open areas of sandy soil in valleys, foothills, and semi-arid mountains including coastal scrub, chaparral, valley–foothill hardwood, conifer, riparian, pine–cypress, juniper, and annual grassland habitats Not expected to occur. No suitable vegetation or open areas present. Thamnophis hammondii two-striped gartersnake None/SSC Streams, creeks, pools, streams with rocky beds, ponds, lakes, vernal pools Not expected to occur. No suitable aquatic habitat present.