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Home My WebLink AboutAppdx B-1_Bio Report General Biological Resources Assessment Citrus Avenue Project Fontana, San Bernardino County, California Prepared for: Crow Holdings, Inc. 527 W. 7th Street, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90014 Prepared by: MIG, Inc. 1650 Spruce Street, Suite 106 Riverside, California 92507 Contact: Betty Kempton bkempton@migcom.com September 2022, updated September 2023 This document is formatted for double-sided printing General Biological Resources Assessment i TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Project Location ............................................................................................................................. 4 1.2 Project Description ......................................................................................................................... 4 2.0 REGULATORY SETTING ......................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 Federal .......................................................................................................................................... 5 2.1.1 Federal Endangered Species Act .......................................................................................... 5 2.1.2 The Migratory Bird Treaty Act ................................................................................................ 5 2.1.3 Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401 ................................................................................. 5 2.1.4 National Polluant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) .................................................... 6 2.2 State .............................................................................................................................................. 6 2.2.1 California Endangered Species Act ....................................................................................... 6 2.2.2 Native Plant Protection Act .................................................................................................... 6 2.2.3 California Environmental Quality Act ..................................................................................... 7 2.2.4 Fully Protected Species and Species of Special Concern ..................................................... 7 2.2.5 California Fish and Game Code Sections 3503 and 3513 ..................................................... 7 2.2.6 Other Sensitive Plants – California Native Plant Society ....................................................... 8 2.2.7 California Fish and Game Code Section 1600-1603 .............................................................. 8 2.2.8 Sensitive Natural Communities .............................................................................................. 9 3.0 METHODS .......................................................................................................................................... 10 3.1 Literature Review ......................................................................................................................... 10 3.2 Field Surveys ............................................................................................................................... 10 3.2.1 Plant Communities ............................................................................................................... 10 3.2.2 Jurisdictional Habitats and Aquatic Features ....................................................................... 11 3.2.3 Special-Status Species Habitat Assessment ....................................................................... 11 4.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................................ 12 4.1 Physical Characteristics ............................................................................................................... 12 4.2 Soils ............................................................................................................................................. 12 4.3 Plant Communities & Associated Wildlife Habitats ...................................................................... 12 4.4 Sensitive Plant Communities ....................................................................................................... 13 4.5 Special-Status Plants ................................................................................................................... 13 4.6 Special-Status Wildlife ................................................................................................................. 13 4.7 Wildlife Movement Corridors ........................................................................................................ 14 4.8 Jurisdictional Waters/Wetlands .................................................................................................... 15 5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS .................................................................................................................. 16 5.1 Thresholds of Significance ........................................................................................................... 16 5.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures ................................................................................................ 16 6.0 REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................................... 19 7.0 FIGURES ........................................................................................................................................... 20 ii Citrus Avenue Project, Fontana, CA List of Figures Figure 1: Regional Map Figure 2: USGS Topographic Map Figure 3: Project Site Map Figure 4: SSURGO Soils Map Figure 5: Critical Habitat Map Figure 6: National Wetlands Inventory Map Figure 7: Current Project Site Photographs Appendices Appendix A Special-Status Species Database Searches Appendix B Special-Status Plant Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site Appendix C Special-Status Animal Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site Appendix D Floral and Faunal Compendium General Biological Resources Assessment iii List of Abbreviated Terms AMSL Above Mean Sea Level APN Assessor Parcel Number CCR California Code of Regulations CDFW California Department of Fish and Wildlife CEQA California Environmental Quality Act CESA California Endangered Species Act CFGC California Fish and Game Code CFR Code of Federal Regulations CNDDB California Natural Diversity Database CNPS California Native Plant Society CWA Clean Water Act DBH Diameter at Breast Height EPA Environmental Protection Agency FESA Federal Endangered Species Act GIS Geographic Information Systems HCP Habitat Conservation Plan IPaC Information for Planning and Consultation MBTA Migratory Bird Treaty Act NCCP Natural Community Conservation Planning NOAA National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration NPPA Native Plant Protection Act NRCS Natural Resource Conservation Service RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board SWPPP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board USACE United States Army Corps Engineers USDA United States Department of Agriculture USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service USGS United States Geological Survey General Biological Resources Assessment 4 1.0 INTRODUCTION This report presents the results of MIG’s general biological resources assessment of the approximately on 16.12-acre Fontana Citrus Industrial Warehouse Project property (project site). The purpose of this report is to verify the type, location, and extent of potential sensitive biological resources within the project site and vicinity. This report provides a thorough description of the biological setting of the project site and surrounding area, as well as a description of the vegetation communities and wildlife observed at the project site. This report also includes information regarding potential wildlife movement/migration corridors, potential special-status species, sensitive natural communities, and potential for jurisdictional waters and wetlands to occur at the project site. An assessment of the Project impacts and recommended mitigation measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for potential adverse impacts to sensitive habitats and species is also included in the report. The evaluation of potential project impacts follows the checklist items from Appendix G of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines and has been prepared in a format suitable to support CEQA review and to submit with any future regulatory application packages. 1.1 Project Location The 16.12-acre project site is located between Boyle and Slover Avenues (to the north and south, respectively), and Citrus and Oleander Avenues (to the west and east, respectively) in the City of Fontana, San Bernardino County, California. The project is located within Section 19, Township 1S, Range 5W within the United States Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5’ series Fontana quadrangle (Figure 1, Regional Map, Figure 2, USGS Topographic Map). The project site includes Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 251-151 -03 to -07, -09, -10, -14 to -16, --18 to -22, and -39 to -43 (Figure 3, Project Site Map). The project site is flat with elevations ranging between 1070-1090 feet above mean sea level (AMSL) (Figure 2, USGS Topographic Map). The project site is largely surrounded by a mix of land use types including existing residential homes and businesses to the north, west, and east, and a vacant field of just over 620 feet in depth to the south (Figure 3). The project site is currently vacant land although approximately 16 residences were recently demolished and removed from the site in recent months due to public safety concerns (e.g., illegal squatters, fires, etc.). Of note, a large number of feral or free-roaming cats were observed throughout the property as well as a domesticated rooster, both of which are known to prey on wildlife. The project site has highly disturbed and compacted soils, with gravel, concrete, and volcanic rock fill, glass, and other debris scattered throughout the site. Large trees have been planted at various locations throughout the site and much of the vegetation on site is ruderal. 1.2 Project Description The Project consists of one industrial warehouse building measuring approximately 360,500 square feet, 350,500 square feet of warehouse with a 10,000 square foot office on 21 parcels totaling 16.12 acres. The existing site is a mix of single-family homes, commercial, and vacant lots, and is bordered by existing single family homes and businesses to the north, west, and east, and a vacant field of just over 620 feet in depth to the south. General Biological Resources Assessment 5 2.0 REGULATORY SETTING The following discussion identifies federal, state, and local environmental regulations and policies that serve to protect sensitive biological resources relevant to the proposed project site and any subsequent CEQA review process. 2.1 Federal 2.1.1 Federal Endangered Species Act The Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA) of 1973, as amended, provides the regulatory framework for the protection of plant and animal species (and their associated critical habitats), which are formally listed, proposed for listing, or candidates for listing as endangered or threatened under the FESA. Both the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) share the responsibility for administration of the FESA. The FESA has the following four major components: (1) provisions for listing species, (2) requirements for consultation with the USFWS and/or the NOAA Fisheries, (3) prohibitions against “taking” (meaning harassing, harming, hunting, shooting, wounding, killing, trapping, capturing, or collecting, or attempting to engage in any such conduct) of listed species, and (4) provisions for permits that allow incidental “take”. The FESA also discusses recovery plans and the designation of critical habitat for listed species. Section 7 requires Federal agencies, in consultation with, and with the assistance of the USFWS or NOAA Fisheries, as appropriate, to ensure that actions they authorize, fund, or carry out are not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of threatened or endangered species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat for these species. Non-federal agencies and private entities can seek authorization for take of federally listed species under Section 10 of FESA, which requires the preparation of a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). 2.1.2 The Migratory Bird Treaty Act The Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.), Title 50 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 10, 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 Department of the Interior. As used in the act, 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.” Previously, under MBTA it was illegal to disturb a nest that is in active use, since this could result in killing a bird, destroying a nest, or destroying an egg. In 2017, the USFWS issued a memorandum stating that the MBTA does not prohibit incidental take; therefore, the MBTA is currently limited to purposeful actions, such as hunting and poaching. 2.1.3 Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, including wetlands, under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 USC 1344). Waters of the United States are defined in Title 33 CFR Part 328.3(a) and include a range of wet environments such as lakes, rivers, streams (including intermittent streams), mudflats, sandflats, wetlands, sloughs, prairie potholes, wet meadows, playa lakes, or natural ponds. The lateral limits of jurisdiction in those waters may be divided into three categories – territorial seas, tidal waters, and non-tidal waters – and is determined depending on which type of waters is present (Title 33 CFR Part 328.4(a), (b), (c)). Activities in waters of the United States regulated under Section 404 include fill 6 Citrus Avenue Project, Fontana, CA for development, water resource projects (e.g., dams and levees), infrastructure developments (e.g., highways, rail lines, and airports) and mining projects. Section 404 of the CWA requires a federal permit before dredged or fill material may be discharged into waters of the United States, unless the activity is exempt from Section 404 regulation (e.g., certain farming and forestry activities). Section 401 of the CWA (33 U.S.C. 1341) requires an applicant for a federal license or permit to conduct any activity that may result in a discharge of a pollutant into waters of the United States to obtain a water quality certification from the state in which the discharge originates. The discharge is required to comply with the applicable water quality standards. A certification obtained for the construction of any facility must also pertain to the subsequent operation of the facility. The EPA has delegated responsibility for the protection of water quality in California to State Water Resources Control Board and its nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCBs). 2.1.4 National Polluant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) The NPDES program requires permitting for activities that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States. This includes discharges from municipal, industrial, and construction sources. These are considered point-sources from a regulatory standpoint. Generally, these permits are issued and monitored under the oversight of the State Water Resources Control Board and administered by each RWQCB. Construction activities that disturb one acre or more (whether a single project or part of a larger development) are required to obtain coverage under the state’s General Permit for Dischargers of Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity. All dischargers are required to obtain coverage under the Construction General Permit. The activities covered under the Construction General Permit include clearing, grading, and other disturbances. The permit requires preparation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) with a monitoring program. The Project will require coverage under the Construction General Permit. 2.2 State 2.2.1 California Endangered Species Act The state of California enacted similar laws to the FESA, including the California Native Plant Protection Act (NPPA) in 1977 and the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) in 1984. The CESA expanded upon the original NPPA and enhanced legal protection for plants, but the NPPA remains part of the California Fish and Game Code (CFGC) (section 2.2.2). To align with the FESA, CESA created the categories of “threatened” and “endangered” species. It converted all designated “rare” animals into the CESA as threatened species but did not do so for rare plants. Thus, these laws provide the legal framework for protection of California-listed rare, threatened, and endangered plant and animal species. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) implements NPPA and CESA, and its Wildlife and Habitat Data Analysis Branch maintains the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB), a computerized inventory of information on the general location and status of California’s rarest plants, animals, and natural communities. During the CEQA review process, the CDFW is given the opportunity to comment on the potential of the proposed Project to affect listed plants and animals. 2.2.2 Native Plant Protection Act The NPPA of 1977 (CFGC, §§ 1900 through 1913) directed the CDFW to carry out the Legislature’s intent to “preserve, protect and enhance rare and endangered plants in this State.” The NPPA is administered by the CDFW, which has the authority to designate native plants as endangered or rare and to protect them from “take.” General Biological Resources Assessment 7 2.2.3 California Environmental Quality Act CEQA was enacted in 1970 to provide for full disclosure of environmental impacts to the public before issuance of a permit by state and local public agencies. CEQA (Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq.) requires public agencies to review activities which may affect the quality of the environment so that consideration is given to preventing damage to the environment. When a lead agency issues a permit for development that could affect the environment, it must disclose the potential environmental effects of the project. This is done with an Initial Study and Negative Declaration (or Mitigated Negative Declaration) or with an Environmental Impact Report. Certain classes of projects are exempt from detailed analysis under CEQA. CEQA Guidelines Section 15380 defines endangered, threatened, and rare species for purposes of CEQA and clarifies that CEQA review extends to other species that are not formally listed under the CESA or FESA but that meet specified criteria. 2.2.4 Fully Protected Species and Species of Special Concern The classification of “fully protected” was the CDFW’s initial effort to identify and provide additional protection to those animals that were rare or faced possible extinction. Lists were created for fish, amphibian and reptiles, birds, and mammals. Most of the species on these lists have subsequently been listed under CESA and/or FESA. The CFGC sections (fish at §5515, amphibian and reptiles at §5050, birds at §3511, and mammals at §4700) dealing with “fully protected” species states that these species “…may not be taken or possessed at any time and no provision of this code or any other law shall be construed to authorize the issuance of permits or licenses to take any fully protected species,” (CDFW Fish and Game Commission 1998) although take may be authorized for necessary scientific research. This language makes the “fully protected” designation the strongest and most restrictive regarding the “take” of these species. In 2003, the code sections dealing with fully protected species were amended to allow the CDFW to authorize take resulting from recovery activities for state-listed species. Species of special concern are broadly defined as animals not listed under the FESA or CESA, but which are nonetheless of concern to the CDFW because they are declining at a rate that could result in listing or they historically occurred in low numbers and known threats to their persistence currently exist. This designation is intended to result in special consideration for these animals by the CDFW, land managers, consulting biologist, and others, and is intended to focus attention on the species to help avert the need for costly listing under FESA and CESA and cumbersome recovery efforts that might ultimately be required. This designation also is intended to stimulate collection of additional information on the biology, distribution, and status of poorly known at-risk species, and focus research and management attention on them. Although these species generally have no special legal status, they are given special consideration under the CEQA during project review. 2.2.5 California Fish and Game Code Sections 3503 and 3513 According to Section 3503 of the CFGC, it is unlawful to take, possess, or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of any bird. Section 3503.5 specifically protects birds in the orders Falconiformes and Strigiformes (birds-of-prey). Section 3513 prohibits 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. 8 Citrus Avenue Project, Fontana, CA 2.2.6 Other Sensitive Plants – California Native Plant Society The California Native Plant Society (CNPS), a non-profit plant conservation organization, publishes and maintains an Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California in both hard copy and electronic version (http://www.cnps.org/cnps/rareplants/inventory/). The Inventory assigns plants to the following categories: 1A Presumed extinct in California; 1B Rare, threatened, or endangered in California and elsewhere; 2 Rare, threatened, or endangered in California, but more common elsewhere; 3 Plants for which more information is needed – A review list; and 4 Plants of limited distribution – A watch list. Additional endangerment codes are assigned to each taxon as follows: 1 Seriously endangered in California (over 80% of occurrences threatened/high degree of immediacy of threat). 2 Fairly endangered in California (20-80% occurrences threatened). 3 Not very endangered in California (<20% of occurrences threatened or no current threats known). Plants on Lists 1A, 1B, and 2 of the CNPS Inventory consist of plants that may qualify for listing, and the CDFW, as well as other state agencies (e.g., California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection). As part of the CEQA process, such species should be fully considered, as they meet the definition of threatened or endangered under the NPPA and Sections 2062 and 2067 of the CFGC. California Rare Plant Rank 3 and 4 species are considered to be plants about which more information is needed or are uncommon enough that their status should be regularly monitored. Such plants may be eligible or may become eligible for state listing, and CNPS and CDFW recommend that these species be evaluated for consideration during the preparation of CEQA documents (CNPS 2018, CDFW 2018). 2.2.7 California Fish and Game Code Section 1600-1603 Streams, lakes, and riparian vegetation, as habitat for fish and other wildlife species, are subject to jurisdiction by the CDFW under Sections 1600-1616 of the CFGC. Any activity that will do one or more of the following: (1) substantially obstruct or divert the natural flow of a river, stream, or lake; (2) substantially change or use any material from the bed, channel, or bank of a river, stream, or lake; or (3) deposit or dispose of debris, waste, or other material containing crumbled, flaked, or ground pavement where it can pass into a river, stream, or lake generally require a 1602 Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement. The term “stream”, which includes creeks and rivers, is defined in the California Code of Regulations (“CCR”) as follows: “a body of water that flows at least periodically or intermittently through a bed or channel having banks and supports fish or other aquatic life”. This includes watercourses having a surface or subsurface flow that supports or has supported riparian vegetation” (14 CCR 1.72). In addition, the term stream can include ephemeral streams, dry washes, watercourses with subsurface flows, canals, aqueducts, irrigation ditches, and other means of water conveyance if they support aquatic life, riparian vegetation, or stream-dependent terrestrial wildlife (CDFW 1994). Riparian vegetation is defined as, “vegetation which occurs in and/or adjacent to a stream and is dependent on, and occurs because of, the stream itself” (CDFW 1994). In addition to impacts General Biological Resources Assessment 9 to jurisdictional streambeds, removal of riparian vegetation also requires a Section 1602 Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement from the CDFW. 2.2.8 Sensitive Natural Communities Sensitive natural communities are habitats that are either unique in constituent components, of relatively limited distribution in the region, or of particularly high wildlife value. These communities may or may not necessarily contain special-status species. Sensitive natural communities are usually identified in local or regional plans, policies or regulations, or by the CDFW or the USFWS. The CNDDB identifies a number of natural communities as rare, which are given the highest inventory priority (CDFW 2022a). Impacts to sensitive natural communities and habitats must be considered and evaluated under the CEQA (CCR: Title 14, Div. 6, Chap. 3, Appendix G). 10 Citrus Avenue Project, Fontana, CA 3.0 METHODS This analysis of potential biological resources located on the project site includes a review of available background information in and around the vicinity of the project site and completion of a field survey. 3.1 Literature Review Prior to conducting field surveys, MIG biologists reviewed available background information pertaining to the biological resources on and in the vicinity of the project. Available literature and resource mapping reviewed included the occurrence records for special-status species and sensitive natural communities and numerous other information sources listed below:  CNDDB record search for State and Federally Listed Endangered, Threatened, and Wildlife and Rare Plants of California within the Fontana and surrounding eight USGS quadrangles: San Bernardino South, San Bernardino North, Riverside East, Riverside West, Guasti, Devore, Cucamonga Peak, and Corona North (CDFW CNDDB 2022; Appendix A)  CNPS Rare Plant Program, Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California (CNPS 2022a) records search within the Fontana and surrounding eight USGS quadrangles (Appendix A)  USFWS Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC; USFWS 2022a; Appendix A)  Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), United States Department of Agricultural (USDA NRCS 2022)  CDFW California Natural Community List (CDFW 2022)  USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (USFWS 2022b)  iNaturalist, Search for Observations in San Bernardino County, CA (2022)  eBird, Search for Hotspots in San Bernardino County, CA (2022) 3.2 Field Surveys A biological field survey was conducted by MIG biologist Elizabeth Kempton, PhD, on June 16, 2022 with an additional site review from site photographs in September 2023 due to demolition of properties and vegetation. The field survey was conducted on foot to assess the physical conditions on the project site, including recording observed plant and wildlife species, characterizing, and delineating the vegetation communities and associated wildlife habitats, and evaluating the potential for these habitats to support special-status species and sensitive communities. The site review was conducted by reviewing several photographs that showed the changed characteristics of the site due to demolition of buildings and vegetation. 3.2.1 Plant Communities During the field survey, the MIG biologist traversed the entire project site by foot and evaluated the suitability of on-site vegetation communities to support special-status species. An attempt was made to classify plant communities according to the Second Edition of the Manual of California Vegetation (Sawyer et al. 2009) classification system, as this method is preferred (but not required) by CDFW. However, for certain vegetation types, this system is too species-specific in its definitions of plant associations and alliances and does not accurately characterize the highly variable species composition of plant communities. For this project site, it was necessary to identify variants of plant community types for ruderal and ornamental plant assemblages and unvegetated areas that are not described in the literature. The List of California Natural and Terrestrial Communities (CDFW 2022) was consulted to determine if any rare or General Biological Resources Assessment 11 sensitive plant communities are present. In addition, plant communities were evaluated to determine if they are considered sensitive under federal and/or other state regulations and local policies. Plant communities within the project site were mapped in the field onto a color aerial photograph and digitized into ArcView Geographic Information System (GIS) shapefiles. 3.2.2 Jurisdictional Habitats and Aquatic Features The project site was inspected to determine if any wetlands and “other waters” or streambeds potentially subject to jurisdiction by the USACE, RWQCB, or CDFW were present. MIG certified wetland delineator Elizabeth Kempton, PhD, conducted a search for jurisdictional areas on the 16.12-acre project site on June 16, 2022.Where found, areas were delineated according to the USACE’s 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual (Environmental Laboratory 1987) in conjunction with the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Arid West Region (Arid West Supplement) (USACE 2008a) and A Field Guide to the Identification of the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) in the Arid West Region of the Western United States (USACE 2008b). Wetland vegetation, hydric soils, and hydrology information were collected according the USACE’s routine methodology to determine if wetlands were present. The project site was also inspected for the presence of drainages, streams, and other aquatic features, including those that support stream-dependent (i.e., riparian) plant species that may be considered jurisdictional by CDFW. Evaluation of CDFW jurisdiction followed guidance in the CFGC and standard field practices by CDFW personnel. 3.2.3 Special-Status Species Habitat Assessment The potential occurrence of special-status plant and animal species on the project site was initially evaluated by conducting a 9-quadrangle database records search1 of CNDDB, CNPS Electronic Inventory, and the USFWS IPaC database (Appendix A) to ensure a complete list of species was generated for the habitat assessment. Following the records search, the list of special-status species was developed (see Appendices B and C) and subsequently listing-status and habitat information was summarized for each species for comparison with habitats within the project site. The list of species was further refined by evaluating the habitat requirements of each species relative to the conditions observed during the field survey conducted by MIG biologists (see column titled “Discussion” in Appendices B and C). Species that would not be expected on-site are not evaluated further and no recommendations are provided for these species (see last column of Appendices B and C, species indicated with the classification of “None”). Recommendations (last column of Appendices B and C) are only provided for species that could occur on the project site and are intended serve as avoidance and protection actions to reduce the potential for impacts to less than significant per CEQA. Nomenclature used for plant names follows the Second Edition of The Jepson Manual (Baldwin et al. 2012). Nomenclature for wildlife follows CDFW’s Complete List of Amphibian, Reptile, Bird, And Mammal Species in California (CDFW 2016) and any changes made to species nomenclature as published in scientific journals since the publication of CDFW’s list. 1 A 9-quadrangle search is conducted using a U.S. Geological Survey 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle map. The search includes the quadrangle where the project is located (Fontana) and the eight surrounding quadrangles (San Bernardino South, San Bernardino North, Riverside East, Riverside West, Guasti, Devore, Cucamonga Peak, and Corona North). 12 Citrus Avenue Project, Fontana, CA 4.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS The following provides a description of the soils, vegetation communities, wildlife, and wildlife movement corridors present on the project site. Wildlife and plant species that were observed on the project site during the biological field surveys in 2022 and 2023, include those commonly found in disturbed urban areas, and are listed in Appendix D. 4.1 Physical Characteristics The project site occurs within the USGS 7.5’ series Fontana Quadrangle. The project site is flat with elevations ranging between 1070-1090 feet AMSL (Figure 2, USGS Topographic Map). The project site is vacant land although approximately 16 former residences were recently demolished and removed from the site due to public safety concerns (e.g., illegal squatters, fires, etc.). Of note, a large number of feral or free-roaming cats were observed throughout the property as well as a domesticated rooster, both of which are known to prey on wildlife. The project site has highly disturbed and compacted soils, with gravel, concrete, and volcanic rock fill, glass, and other debris scattered throughout the site. Large trees have been planted at various locations throughout the site and much of the vegetation on site is ruderal. 4.2 Soils The USDA Web Soil Survey reports only one soil unit within the boundary of the 16.12-acre project site (USDA NRCS 2022): • TuB - Tujunga loamy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes (16.12 ac, 100% of project site) The “TuB - Tujunga loamy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes” map unit comprises 100% of the project site (Figure 4). This soil type is generally comprised of alluvium derived from granite. Overall slopes associated with this soil type are 0 to 5 percent, and this soil type is rarely flooded and would not be considered hydric. Documented strata typically correspond to loamy sand (at 0-6”, 6-18”, and 18-60” depth). Conditions present on at the project site were consistent with those reported by the Web Soil Survey (USDA NRCS 2022) with the exception that the soils had marked disturbance from previous developments, and therefore strata were indiscernible and relatively more compact that natural conditions. 4.3 Plant Communities & Associated Wildlife Habitats Plant communities on-site and were evaluated to determine if they are considered sensitive under federal, state, or local regulations or policies. Biological communities were classified as sensitive or non-sensitive as defined by CEQA and other applicable laws and regulations. The majority of the 16.12-acre project site is located within an urban area that is characterized by disturbed by land uses. The landcover type observed during the field survey is described in more detail below. Disturbed and/or Developed (16.12 acres) The entire project site has been historically altered by development, and as such, all the landcover at the project site can be classified as Disturbed and/or Developed. The project site consists of remnant foundation (concrete pieces and asphalt fill) from the previous developments, other fill (commercially derived granite and volcanic gravel), and scattered trash and debris. In the past ornamental trees were present on the site but they were recently removed along with the vacant houses. The majority of the vegetation present on the site is non-native, and the site receives regular clearing to maintain compliance General Biological Resources Assessment 13 with fire code. Areas on the site are primarily dominated by non-native vegetation but no trees remain on the site as of September 2023. 4.4 Sensitive Plant Communities No sensitive plant communities were observed on the project site, and the site does not exhibit the characteristic attributes that may support (such as the known distribution and elevation, landscape position, plant species composition, soil and/or substrate type, water chemistry, and/or hydroperiod) as the project site is highly disturbed. Five Sensitive Plant Communities were uncovered by the CDFW CNDDB (2021) search and are outlined at the end of Appendix B; however, none of these are expected to occur at the project site. In addition, no USFWS-designated critical habitat areas for any federally listed animals are present. 4.5 Special-Status Plants Special-status plants are defined here to include: (1) plants that are federal- or state-listed as rare, threatened, or endangered, (2) federal and state candidates for listing, (3) plants assigned a Rank of 1 through 4 by the CNPS Inventory, and (4) plants that qualify under the definition of "rare" in the CEQA, section 15380. The project site was initially determined to provide potentially suitable habitat for a total of 80 special-status plant species based on the proximity of the project to previously recorded occurrences in the region, vegetation types and habitat quality, topography, elevation, soil types, and other species-specific habitat requirements (CDFW CNDDB 2022). Based on results of the habitat suitability analysis and focused late season survey conducted on June 16, 2022, none of the 80 plant species are expected to occur on the project site, and no recommendations are provided for avoidance of these species. A table presenting the special-status plant species considered and evaluated for their potential occurrence on the project site, including plant species’ habitat requirements and reported blooming periods, is provided in Appendix B. 4.6 Special-Status Wildlife Special-status wildlife species include those species listed as endangered or threatened under the FESA or CESA; candidates for listing by the USFWS or CDFW; and species of special concern to the CDFW; and birds protected by the CDFW under CFGC Sections 3503 and 3513. It was initially determined that 61 special-status wildlife species have been recorded in the vicinity of the project site (CDFW CNDDB 2022). Of these wildlife species, 59 are not expected to occur on the project site (species with Recommendations listed as “None” in the table provided in Appendix C. Reasons include the absence of essential habitat requirements for the species, the distance to known occurrences and/or the species distributional range, the limited availability of foraging and nesting habitat, amount of site disturbance from past and present land uses, and/or the proximity of existing human-related disturbances (see Discussion column in table). A table presenting the special-status wildlife species considered and evaluated for their potential occurrence on the project site, including species-specific habitat requirements, is provided in Appendix C. Two bird species have some potential to occur on-site including: Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii, a California Watch List Species) and burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia, a California Species of Special Concern). Burrowing Owl 14 Citrus Avenue Project, Fontana, CA The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) is a California Species of Special Concern but no burrowing owl or sign thereof were observed on the site during either survey (2022 and 2023). However, the Project Site contains suitable habitat for burrowing owl within pipes and other ground structures that could provide a surrogate for a burrow. Burrowing owl are commonly found in disturbed sites like the Project Site and can also be found in a wide variety of other open habitats such as grassland or deserts with sparse vegetation. Although no burrowing owl were found during these surveys, it is possible for burrowing owls to encroach upon the project-site at any time. The nearest occurrences (CNDDB 2023, Occurrence Numbers 1784 and 314) are less than 2 miles from the Project Site. Recommendations are provided to reduce potential impacts to burrowing owl to a less than significant level are discussed under recommendations. Nesting Birds Nesting birds are protected under CFGC 3503, 3503.5, and 3512, which prohibits the take of active bird nests. Ruderal vegetation and small mammal burrows within the project site provide marginally suitable nesting habitat for common bird species protected by the code. There is potential for ground--nesting birds to establish nests on the project site prior to initiation of project construction. Roosting Bats During the 2022 field survey, a number of ornamental trees and approximately 16 dilapidated houses were observed on the site. At that time, the MIG biologist concluded the project site could provide suitable roosting (i.e., trees and abandoned structures) and foraging (i.e., open land) habitat for the rare pallid bat as well as other common bat species protected under California Fish and Game Code. However, after the 2022 survey and prior to the 2023 site review, the ornamental trees and dilapidated residences were allowed by the City to be removed from the site for reasons of public safety. Therefore, the MIG biologist now concludes there is no suitable habitat onsite for the pallid bat or other common bat species. No other special-status wildlife species are expected to be impacted by project construction due to a lack of suitable habitat (refer to Appendix C) and high degree of site disturbance due to existing development within and surrounding the project site. 4.7 Wildlife Movement Corridors Providing functional habitat connectivity between natural areas is essential to sustaining healthy wildlife populations and allowing for the continued dispersal of native plant and animal species. The regional movement and migration of wildlife species has been substantially altered due to habitat fragmentation over the past century. This fragmentation is most commonly caused by development of open areas, which can result in large patches of land becoming inaccessible and forming a functional barrier between undeveloped areas. Additional roads associated with development, although narrow, may result in barriers to smaller or less mobile wildlife species. Habitat fragmentation results in isolated islands of habitat, which affects wildlife behavior, foraging activity, reproductive patterns, immigration and emigration or dispersal capabilities, and survivability. Wildlife corridors can consist of a sequence of stepping-stones across the landscape (i.e., discontinuous areas of habitat such as isolated wetlands), continuous lineal strips of vegetation and habitat (e.g., riparian strips and ridge lines), or they may be parts of larger habitat areas selected for its known or likely importance to local wildlife. The project site does not act as a wildlife movement corridor due to the current built environment as well as the presence of urban/suburban development surrounding the site. The project site is expected to be utilized by common, non-special-status wildlife for foraging and possibly breeding. However, the project site is situated in an urbanized area and General Biological Resources Assessment 15 does not represent a wildlife movement corridor as it is bound on all sides by residential and industrial land uses and therefore does not preclude wildlife movement in otherwise open areas. 4.8 Jurisdictional Waters/Wetlands No waterways, wetlands, or riparian vegetation subject to regulation by the USACE, CDFW, or RWQCB are present on the project site. No features were detected by the National Wetlands Inventory (as shown on Figure 6) at or near the project site. There is an ephemeral stream immediately north of the project site that terminates at a storm drain, and there is no evidence (e.g., watermarks, vegetation, or other characteristics) that water flows from this stream enter the project site. 16 Citrus Avenue Project, Fontana, CA 5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS This section describes potential impacts to sensitive biological resources—including special-status plants and animals, and aquatic resources that may occur in the project site. Each impact discussion includes mitigation measures that would be implemented during the project to avoid and/or reduce the potential for and/or level of impacts to each resource. With the implementation of the recommended mitigation measures, all impacts to biological resources are anticipated to be reduced to less than significant pursuant to CEQA. 5.1 Thresholds of Significance This section describes potential impacts to biological resources that may occur as a result of the construction of the proposed project. CEQA Guidelines provide guidance in evaluating project impacts and determining whether impacts may be significant. CEQA defines “significant effect on the environment” as “a substantial adverse change in the physical conditions which exist in the area affected by the proposed project.” In accordance with Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines, a project could have a significant environmental impact on biological resources if it would:  Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special-status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the CDFW or USFWS  Have a substantial adverse effect on any sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the CDFW or USFWS  Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands, as defined by Section 404 of the CWA (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrologic interruption, or other means  Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites  Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance  Conflict with the provisions of an adopted HCP, Natural Community Conservation Plant (NCCP), or other approved local, regional, or state HCP 5.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures Consistent with the requirements of CEQA and local regulations, the significance of potential impacts is evaluated through the application of the significance criteria described above. The objective of the biological resources analysis is to identify potential adverse effects and/or significant impacts on biological resources. Avoidance is often the preferred approach for the management of biological resources; however, it is not always possible to completely avoid impacts. Mitigation measures to avoid or minimize impacts are identified, as appropriate, including procedures to be followed if significant biological resources are identified prior to the initiation of construction. Special Status Plant Communities, Jurisdictional Waters, and Other Sensitive Biological Resources No special-status plant communities, jurisdictional waters, or other sensitive biological resources areas (i.e., USFWS Critical Habitat, Habitat Conservation Plan [HCP] Areas) are expected to be present on the General Biological Resources Assessment 17 project site due the lack of designation or suitable habitat (refer to Appendix B); therefore, no impacts to these resources are anticipated as a result of Project implementation, and no further mitigation is required. Special-Status Plants No special-status plant species are expected to be present on the project site due to the extent of current development and subsequent lack of suitable habitat (refer to Appendix B); therefore, no impacts to special-status plants are anticipated as a result of Project implementation, and no further mitigation is required. Special-Status Wildlife Impact BIO-1: Nesting Birds (including burrowing owl and special-status birds) The project site has the potential to provide nesting habitat for burrowing owl and bird species protected by the CFGC Sections 3503 and 3513.There is potential for ground- nesting birds to establish nests on the project site prior any project-related construction. Construction activities including site mobilization, foundation removal, other vegetation clearing, grubbing, grading, and noise and vibration from the operation of heavy equipment have the potential to result in significant direct (i.e., death or physical harm) and/or indirect (i.e., nest abandonment) impacts to nesting birds. The loss of an active nest of common or special-status bird species and/or their eggs or young as a result of project construction would be considered a violation of the CFGC, Section 3503, 3503.5, 3513 and therefore, would be considered a potentially significant impact. Implementation of Recommendation BIO-1 would be required to reduce impacts to nesting birds to a less than significant level. Recommendations BIO-1 Pre-construction Survey for Burrowing Owl and Ground Nesting Birds. Burrowing Owl. No more than 14 days prior to ground disturbance a focused survey for burrowing owl will be required to ensure take avoidance. Even though burrowing owls were not located as part of the general biological survey, a pre-construction survey for burrowing owl is required because burrowing owls may encroach or migrate to the property at any time, and therefore steps should be taken to ensure avoidance, including reevaluating the locations/presence of burrowing owl or burrows. Pre-construction surveys shall be conducted in accordance with the survey requirements outlined in Appendix D of the CDFW’s Staff Report on Burrowing Owl, dated March 7, 2012. If burrowing owl are found on the Project Site during pre-construction surveys, the biologist conducting surveys shall immediately contact the CDFW to develop a plan for avoidance and/or translocation prior to construction crews initiating any ground disturbance on the Project Site. Ground Nesting Birds. To the extent feasible, construction activities should be scheduled to avoid the nesting season. If construction activities are scheduled to take place outside the nesting season, all impacts to nesting birds protected under the MBTA and California Fish and Game Code would be avoided. The nesting season for most birds in San Bernardino County extends from February 1 through September 1. 18 Citrus Avenue Project, Fontana, CA If it is not possible to schedule construction activities between September 1 and January 31, then pre-construction surveys for nesting birds will be conducted by a qualified biologist to ensure that no nests would be disturbed during project implementation. These surveys will be conducted no more than 5 days prior to the initiation of any site disturbance activities and equipment mobilization, including tree, shrub, or vegetation removal, fence installation, grading, etc. If project activities are delayed by more than 5 days, an additional nesting bird survey will be performed. During this survey, the biologist will inspect all trees and other potential nesting habitats (e.g., trees and shrubs) in and immediately adjacent to the impact area for nests. Active nesting is present if a bird is building a nest, sitting in a nest, a nest has eggs or chicks in it, or adults are observed carrying food to the nest. The results of the surveys will be documented. If an active nest is found sufficiently close to work areas to be disturbed by these activities, the qualified biologist will determine the extent of a construction-free buffer zone to be established around the nest (typically up to 300 feet for raptors and up to 100 feet for other species), to ensure that no nests of species protected by the MBTA and California Fish and Game Code will be disturbed during project implementation. Within the buffer zone, no site disturbance and mobilization of heavy equipment, including but not limited to equipment staging, fence installation, clearing, grubbing, vegetation removal, demolition, and grading will be permitted until the chicks have fledged. A qualified biologist is an individual who has a degree in biological sciences or related resource management with a minimum of two seasonal years post-degree experience conducting surveys for nesting birds. During or following academic training, the qualified biologist will have achieved a high level of professional experience and knowledge in biological sciences and special-status species identification, ecology, and habitat requirements. General Biological Resources Assessment 19 6.0 REFERENCES Baldwin, B.G., D.H. Goldman, D.J. Keil, R. Patterson, T.J. Rosatti, and D.H. Wilken [editors]. 2012. The Jepson Manual: Vascular Plants of California. 2nd edition, thoroughly revised and expanded. University of California Press, Berkeley, CA. CDFW. 2016. Complete List of Amphibian, Reptile, Bird and Mammal Species in California, May 2016. California Wildlife Habitat Relationships Program, Sacramento. 26 pp. CDFW. 2018. Protocols for Surveying And Evaluating Impacts To Special Status Native Plant Populations And Communities. March 20, 2018. Accessed online: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/nongame/survey_monitor.html. CDFW. 2022. California Natural Community List, dated July 5, 2022. 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Last Accessed September 2022. 20 Citrus Avenue Project, Fontana, CA 7.0 FIGURES General Biological Resources Assessment 21 Figure 1: Vicinity Map 22 Citrus Avenue Project, Fontana, CA Figure 2: USGS Topographic Map General Biological Resources Assessment 23 Figure 3: Project Site Map 24 Citrus Avenue Project, Fontana, CA Figure 4: SSURGO Soils Map General Biological Resources Assessment 25 Figure 5: Critical Habitat Map 26 Citrus Avenue Project, Fontana, CA Figure 6: National Wetland Inventory Map General Biological Resources Assessment 27 Figure 7: Current Project Site Photographs Photo 1. Looking south toward the intersection of Citrus and Slover Aves. Photo 2. Looking north toward large barn-like structure located just east of the center of the vacant lot. Photo 3. Looking northwest toward gas station on the southwest end of the property. Photo 4. Looking north at the old remnant foundation from an old structure located adjacent to the gas station. Photo 5. View of former residence on north side of the property. Note the presence of over 10 cats on the porch of this structure. Photo 6. Looking west toward gas station from just north of the residences on the south side of the project site. 28 Citrus Avenue Project, Fontana, CA Figure 7 (cont.): Current Project Site Photographs Photo 7. Looking south toward entrance of property at 16262 Boyle Ave. Photo 8. Looking south toward Slover Ave. from 16264 Slover Ave. Photo 9. Looking west toward exposed foundation at 16264 Slover Ave. Photo 10. Looking southwest toward boarded up residence at 16283 Boyle Ave. Note the presence of openings that may allow for bats or other animals to enter the structure. Photo 11. Looking toward center of property. Note the presence of burned/vandalized vehicle on property. Photo 12. Looking south toward Slover Ave from southeast area of the project site. General Biological Resources Assessment 29 30 Citrus Avenue Project, Fontana, CA APPENDICES General Biological Resources Assessment 31 Appendix A Special Status Species Database Search Results Species Element Code Federal Status State Status Global Rank State Rank Rare Plant Rank/CDFW SSC or FP Abronia villosa var. aurita chaparral sand-verbena PDNYC010P1 None None G5T2?S2 1B.1 Accipiter cooperii Cooper's hawk ABNKC12040 None None G5 S4 WL Agelaius tricolor tricolored blackbird ABPBXB0020 None Threatened G1G2 S1S2 SSC Aimophila ruficeps canescens southern California rufous-crowned sparrow ABPBX91091 None None G5T3 S3 WL Ambrosia monogyra singlewhorl burrobrush PDAST50010 None None G5 S2 2B.2 Ambrosia pumila San Diego ambrosia PDAST0C0M0 Endangered None G1 S1 1B.1 Anniella stebbinsi Southern California legless lizard ARACC01060 None None G3 S3 SSC Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp. gabrielensis San Gabriel manzanita PDERI042P0 None None G5T3 S3 1B.2 Arenaria paludicola marsh sandwort PDCAR040L0 Endangered Endangered G1 S1 1B.1 Arizona elegans occidentalis California glossy snake ARADB01017 None None G5T2 S2 SSC Artemisiospiza belli belli Bell's sage sparrow ABPBX97021 None None G5T2T3 S3 WL Aspidoscelis hyperythra orange-throated whiptail ARACJ02060 None None G5 S2S3 WL Aspidoscelis tigris stejnegeri coastal whiptail ARACJ02143 None None G5T5 S3 SSC Astragalus hornii var. hornii Horn's milk-vetch PDFAB0F421 None None GUT1 S1 1B.1 Athene cunicularia burrowing owl ABNSB10010 None None G4 S3 SSC Batrachoseps gabrieli San Gabriel slender salamander AAAAD02110 None None G2G3 S2S3 Berberis nevinii Nevin's barberry PDBER060A0 Endangered Endangered G1 S1 1B.1 Bombus crotchii Crotch bumble bee IIHYM24480 None None G2 S1S2 Quad IS (San Bernardino North (3411723) OR San Bernardino South (3411713) OR Riverside East (3311783) OR Riverside West (3311784) OR Guasti (3411715) OR Fontana (3411714) OR Devore (3411724) OR Cucamonga Peak (3411725) OR Corona North (3311785)) Query Criteria: Report Printed on Friday, June 10, 2022 Page 1 of 7Commercial Version -- Dated June, 3 2022 -- Biogeographic Data Branch Information Expires 12/3/2022 Selected Elements by Scientific Name California Department of Fish and Wildlife California Natural Diversity Database Species Element Code Federal Status State Status Global Rank State Rank Rare Plant Rank/CDFW SSC or FP Brodiaea filifolia thread-leaved brodiaea PMLIL0C050 Threatened Endangered G2 S2 1B.1 Buteo swainsoni Swainson's hawk ABNKC19070 None Threatened G5 S3 California Walnut Woodland California Walnut Woodland CTT71210CA None None G2 S2.1 Calochortus palmeri var. palmeri Palmer's mariposa-lily PMLIL0D122 None None G3T2 S2 1B.2 Calochortus plummerae Plummer's mariposa-lily PMLIL0D150 None None G4 S4 4.2 Calochortus weedii var. intermedius intermediate mariposa-lily PMLIL0D1J1 None None G3G4T3 S3 1B.2 Carex comosa bristly sedge PMCYP032Y0 None None G5 S2 2B.1 Castilleja lasiorhyncha San Bernardino Mountains owl's-clover PDSCR0D410 None None G2?S2?1B.2 Catostomus santaanae Santa Ana sucker AFCJC02190 Threatened None G1 S1 Centromadia pungens ssp. laevis smooth tarplant PDAST4R0R4 None None G3G4T2 S2 1B.1 Ceratochrysis longimala Desert cuckoo wasp IIHYM71040 None None G1 S1 Chaetodipus fallax fallax northwestern San Diego pocket mouse AMAFD05031 None None G5T3T4 S3S4 SSC Chaetodipus fallax pallidus pallid San Diego pocket mouse AMAFD05032 None None G5T3T4 S3S4 SSC Charina umbratica southern rubber boa ARADA01011 None Threatened G2G3 S2S3 Chloropyron maritimum ssp. maritimum salt marsh bird's-beak PDSCR0J0C2 Endangered Endangered G4?T1 S1 1B.2 Chorizanthe parryi var. parryi Parry's spineflower PDPGN040J2 None None G3T2 S2 1B.1 Chorizanthe xanti var. leucotheca white-bracted spineflower PDPGN040Z1 None None G4T3 S3 1B.2 Cicindela tranquebarica viridissima greenest tiger beetle IICOL02201 None None G5T1 S1 Cladium californicum California saw-grass PMCYP04010 None None G4 S2 2B.2 Claytonia peirsonii ssp. peirsonii Peirson's spring beauty PDPOR03121 None None G2G3T2 S2 1B.2 Coastal and Valley Freshwater Marsh Coastal and Valley Freshwater Marsh CTT52410CA None None G3 S2.1 Report Printed on Friday, June 10, 2022 Page 2 of 7Commercial Version -- Dated June, 3 2022 -- Biogeographic Data Branch Information Expires 12/3/2022 Selected Elements by Scientific Name California Department of Fish and Wildlife California Natural Diversity Database Species Element Code Federal Status State Status Global Rank State Rank Rare Plant Rank/CDFW SSC or FP Coccyzus americanus occidentalis western yellow-billed cuckoo ABNRB02022 Threatened Endangered G5T2T3 S1 Coleonyx variegatus abbotti San Diego banded gecko ARACD01031 None None G5T5 S1S2 SSC Coturnicops noveboracensis yellow rail ABNME01010 None None G4 S1S2 SSC Crotalus ruber red-diamond rattlesnake ARADE02090 None None G4 S3 SSC Cuscuta obtusiflora var. glandulosa Peruvian dodder PDCUS01111 None None G5T4?SH 2B.2 Diadophis punctatus modestus San Bernardino ringneck snake ARADB10015 None None G5T2T3 S2? Dipodomys merriami parvus San Bernardino kangaroo rat AMAFD03143 Endangered Candidate Endangered G5T1 S1 SSC Dipodomys stephensi Stephens' kangaroo rat AMAFD03100 Threatened Threatened G2 S2 Dodecahema leptoceras slender-horned spineflower PDPGN0V010 Endangered Endangered G1 S1 1B.1 Dudleya multicaulis many-stemmed dudleya PDCRA040H0 None None G2 S2 1B.2 Empidonax traillii extimus southwestern willow flycatcher ABPAE33043 Endangered Endangered G5T2 S1 Emys marmorata western pond turtle ARAAD02030 None None G3G4 S3 SSC Eremophila alpestris actia California horned lark ABPAT02011 None None G5T4Q S4 WL Eriastrum densifolium ssp. sanctorum Santa Ana River woollystar PDPLM03035 Endangered Endangered G4T1 S1 1B.1 Eriogonum microthecum var. johnstonii Johnston's buckwheat PDPGN083W5 None None G5T2 S2 1B.3 Euchloe hyantis andrewsi Andrew's marble butterfly IILEPA5032 None None G4G5T1 S1 Eugnosta busckana Busck's gallmoth IILEM2X090 None None G1G3 SH Eumops perotis californicus western mastiff bat AMACD02011 None None G4G5T4 S3S4 SSC Euphydryas editha quino quino checkerspot butterfly IILEPK405L Endangered None G5T1T2 S1S2 Falco columbarius merlin ABNKD06030 None None G5 S3S4 WL Fimbristylis thermalis hot springs fimbristylis PMCYP0B0N0 None None G4 S1S2 2B.2 Report Printed on Friday, June 10, 2022 Page 3 of 7Commercial Version -- Dated June, 3 2022 -- Biogeographic Data Branch Information Expires 12/3/2022 Selected Elements by Scientific Name California Department of Fish and Wildlife California Natural Diversity Database Species Element Code Federal Status State Status Global Rank State Rank Rare Plant Rank/CDFW SSC or FP Galium californicum ssp. primum Alvin Meadow bedstraw PDRUB0N0E6 None None G5T2 S2 1B.2 Gila orcuttii arroyo chub AFCJB13120 None None G2 S2 SSC Glaucomys oregonensis californicus San Bernardino flying squirrel AMAFB09021 None None G5T1T2 S1S2 SSC Helianthus nuttallii ssp. parishii Los Angeles sunflower PDAST4N102 None None G5TX SX 1A Horkelia cuneata var. puberula mesa horkelia PDROS0W045 None None G4T1 S1 1B.1 Icteria virens yellow-breasted chat ABPBX24010 None None G5 S3 SSC Imperata brevifolia California satintail PMPOA3D020 None None G4 S3 2B.1 Lanius ludovicianus loggerhead shrike ABPBR01030 None None G4 S4 SSC Lasiurus xanthinus western yellow bat AMACC05070 None None G4G5 S3 SSC Lasthenia glabrata ssp. coulteri Coulter's goldfields PDAST5L0A1 None None G4T2 S2 1B.1 Laterallus jamaicensis coturniculus California black rail ABNME03041 None Threatened G3T1 S1 FP Lepidium virginicum var. robinsonii Robinson's pepper-grass PDBRA1M114 None None G5T3 S3 4.3 Lepus californicus bennettii San Diego black-tailed jackrabbit AMAEB03051 None None G5T3T4 S3S4 Lilium parryi lemon lily PMLIL1A0J0 None None G3 S3 1B.2 Linanthus concinnus San Gabriel linanthus PDPLM090D0 None None G2 S2 1B.2 Lycium parishii Parish's desert-thorn PDSOL0G0D0 None None G4 S1 2B.3 Malacothamnus parishii Parish's bush-mallow PDMAL0Q0C0 None None GXQ SX 1A Monardella australis ssp. jokerstii Jokerst's monardella PDLAM18112 None None G4T1?S1?1B.1 Monardella pringlei Pringle's monardella PDLAM180J0 None None GX SX 1A Muhlenbergia californica California muhly PMPOA480A0 None None G4 S4 4.3 Muhlenbergia utilis aparejo grass PMPOA481X0 None None G4 S2S3 2B.2 Report Printed on Friday, June 10, 2022 Page 4 of 7Commercial Version -- Dated June, 3 2022 -- Biogeographic Data Branch Information Expires 12/3/2022 Selected Elements by Scientific Name California Department of Fish and Wildlife California Natural Diversity Database Species Element Code Federal Status State Status Global Rank State Rank Rare Plant Rank/CDFW SSC or FP Nasturtium gambelii Gambel's water cress PDBRA270V0 Endangered Threatened G1 S1 1B.1 Navarretia prostrata prostrate vernal pool navarretia PDPLM0C0Q0 None None G2 S2 1B.2 Neolarra alba white cuckoo bee IIHYM81010 None None GH SH Neotoma lepida intermedia San Diego desert woodrat AMAFF08041 None None G5T3T4 S3S4 SSC Nyctinomops femorosaccus pocketed free-tailed bat AMACD04010 None None G5 S3 SSC Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus pop. 10 steelhead - southern California DPS AFCHA0209J Endangered Candidate Endangered G5T1Q S1 Onychomys torridus ramona southern grasshopper mouse AMAFF06022 None None G5T3 S3 SSC Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada short-joint beavertail PDCAC0D053 None None G5T3 S3 1B.2 Oreonana vestita woolly mountain-parsley PDAPI1G030 None None G3 S3 1B.3 Ovis canadensis nelsoni desert bighorn sheep AMALE04013 None None G4T4 S3 FP Perognathus longimembris brevinasus Los Angeles pocket mouse AMAFD01041 None None G5T2 S1S2 SSC Phacelia stellaris Brand's star phacelia PDHYD0C510 None None G1 S1 1B.1 Phrynosoma blainvillii coast horned lizard ARACF12100 None None G3G4 S3S4 SSC Polioptila californica californica coastal California gnatcatcher ABPBJ08081 Threatened None G4G5T3Q S2 SSC Pseudognaphalium leucocephalum white rabbit-tobacco PDAST440C0 None None G4 S2 2B.2 Rana muscosa southern mountain yellow-legged frog AAABH01330 Endangered Endangered G1 S1 WL Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis Delhi Sands flower-loving fly IIDIP05021 Endangered None G1T1 S1 Rhinichthys osculus ssp. 8 Santa Ana speckled dace AFCJB3705K None None G5T1 S1 SSC Ribes divaricatum var. parishii Parish's gooseberry PDGRO020F3 None None G5TX SX 1A Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub CTT32720CA None None G1 S1.1 Sagittaria sanfordii Sanford's arrowhead PMALI040Q0 None None G3 S3 1B.2 Report Printed on Friday, June 10, 2022 Page 5 of 7Commercial Version -- Dated June, 3 2022 -- Biogeographic Data Branch Information Expires 12/3/2022 Selected Elements by Scientific Name California Department of Fish and Wildlife California Natural Diversity Database Species Element Code Federal Status State Status Global Rank State Rank Rare Plant Rank/CDFW SSC or FP Schoenus nigricans black bog-rush PMCYP0P010 None None G4 S2 2B.2 Senecio aphanactis chaparral ragwort PDAST8H060 None None G3 S2 2B.2 Setophaga petechia yellow warbler ABPBX03010 None None G5 S3S4 SSC Sidalcea neomexicana salt spring checkerbloom PDMAL110J0 None None G4 S2 2B.2 Southern California Arroyo Chub/Santa Ana Sucker Stream Southern California Arroyo Chub/Santa Ana Sucker Stream CARE2330CA None None GNR SNR Southern Cottonwood Willow Riparian Forest Southern Cottonwood Willow Riparian Forest CTT61330CA None None G3 S3.2 Southern Riparian Forest Southern Riparian Forest CTT61300CA None None G4 S4 Southern Riparian Scrub Southern Riparian Scrub CTT63300CA None None G3 S3.2 Southern Sycamore Alder Riparian Woodland Southern Sycamore Alder Riparian Woodland CTT62400CA None None G4 S4 Southern Willow Scrub Southern Willow Scrub CTT63320CA None None G3 S2.1 Spea hammondii western spadefoot AAABF02020 None None G2G3 S3 SSC Sphenopholis obtusata prairie wedge grass PMPOA5T030 None None G5 S2 2B.2 Spinus lawrencei Lawrence's goldfinch ABPBY06100 None None G3G4 S4 Streptanthus bernardinus Laguna Mountains jewelflower PDBRA2G060 None None G3G4 S3S4 4.3 Streptanthus campestris southern jewelflower PDBRA2G0B0 None None G3 S3 1B.3 Streptocephalus woottoni Riverside fairy shrimp ICBRA07010 Endangered None G1G2 S1S2 Symphyotrichum defoliatum San Bernardino aster PDASTE80C0 None None G2 S2 1B.2 Taxidea taxus American badger AMAJF04010 None None G5 S3 SSC Thamnophis hammondii two-striped gartersnake ARADB36160 None None G4 S3S4 SSC Viola pinetorum ssp. grisea grey-leaved violet PDVIO04431 None None G4G5T3 S3 1B.2 Report Printed on Friday, June 10, 2022 Page 6 of 7Commercial Version -- Dated June, 3 2022 -- Biogeographic Data Branch Information Expires 12/3/2022 Selected Elements by Scientific Name California Department of Fish and Wildlife California Natural Diversity Database Species Element Code Federal Status State Status Global Rank State Rank Rare Plant Rank/CDFW SSC or FP Vireo bellii pusillus least Bell's vireo ABPBW01114 Endangered Endangered G5T2 S2 Record Count: 123 Report Printed on Friday, June 10, 2022 Page 7 of 7Commercial Version -- Dated June, 3 2022 -- Biogeographic Data Branch Information Expires 12/3/2022 Selected Elements by Scientific Name California Department of Fish and Wildlife California Natural Diversity Database 32 Citrus Avenue Project, Fontana, CA Appendix B Special-Status Plant Species With Potential to Occur on the Project Site Appendix A: Special Status Plant Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 1 Species Status1, 2 General Habitat and Micro Habitat Requirements1 Elevation Range; Life Form; Blooming Period2 Discussion3 Recommendations Federal State CNPS CRPR DICOTS Chaparral sand-verbena Abronia villosa var. aurita -- -- 1B.1 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Desert dunes; Sandy 75-1,600 m; Annual herb; Blooms from (Jan) March to September Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The vegetation and soil types that could support this species are not present at the project site. None. Singlewhorl burrobrush Ambrosia monogyra -- -- 2B.2 Chaparral, Sonoran desert scrub; Sandy 10-500 m; Perennial shrub; Blooms from August to November Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. Soils at the project site are too disturbed and compacted to support this species. None. San Diego ambrosia Ambrosia pumila FE -- 1B.1 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Valley and foothill grassland, Vernal pools; Alkaline (sometimes), Clay (sometimes), Disturbed areas (often), Sandy (sometimes) 20-415 m; Perennial rhizomatous herb; Blooms from April to October Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. Soils at the project site are too disturbed and compacted to support this species. None. San Gabriel manzanita Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp. gabrielensis -- -- 1B.2 Chaparral 595-1,500 m; Perennial evergreen shrub; Blooms in March Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The vegetation and soil types that could support this species are not present at the project site. None. Marsh sandwort Arenaria paludicola FE SE 1B.1 Marshes and swamps; Openings, Sandy 3-170 m; Perennial stoloniferous herb; Blooms May to August Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic or sandy enough to support this species. None. Appendix A: Special Status Plant Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 2 Species Status1, 2 General Habitat and Micro Habitat Requirements1 Elevation Range; Life Form; Blooming Period2 Discussion3 Recommendations Federal State CNPS CRPR Horn's milk-vetch Astragalus hornii var. hornii -- -- 1B.1 Meadows and seeps, Playas; Alkaline, Lake Margins 90-850 m; Annual herb; Blooms May to October Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. Alkaline soil types that could support this species are not present at the project site. None. Nevin's barberry Berberis nevinii FE SE 1B.1 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Riparian scrub; Gravelly (sometimes), Sandy (sometimes) 70-825 m; Shrub; Blooms March to June Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The vegetation and soil types that could support this species are not present at the project site. None. San Bernardino Mountains owl's-clover Castilleja lasiorhyncha -- -- 1B.2 Chaparral, Meadows and seeps, Pebble (Pavement) plain, Riparian woodland, Upper montane coniferous forest; Mesic 1,300-2,390 m; Annual herb (hemiparasitic); Blooms May to Aug Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Smooth tarplant Centromadia pungens ssp. laevis -- -- 1B.1 Chenopod scrub, Meadows and seeps, Playas, Riparian woodland, Valley and foothill grassland; Alkaline 0-640 m; Annual herb; Blooms April to September Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. Alkaline soil types that could support this species are not present at the project site. None. Salt marsh bird’s beak Chloropyron maritimum ssp. maritimum FE SE 1B.2 Coastal dunes, Marshes and swamps 0-30 m; Annual herb; Blooms from May to Nov. Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic enough to support this species. No coastal dunes, marshes, or swamps are located at the project site. None. Appendix A: Special Status Plant Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 3 Species Status1, 2 General Habitat and Micro Habitat Requirements1 Elevation Range; Life Form; Blooming Period2 Discussion3 Recommendations Federal State CNPS CRPR Peninsular spineflower Chorizanthe leptotheca -- -- 4.2 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Lower montane coniferous forest; Granitic 300-1,900 m; Annual herb; Blooms from May-Aug Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The soils present at the site are disturbed and consist of an aggregate of multiple types of fill and are too disturbed to support this species. None. Parry's spineflower Chorizanthe parryi var. parryi -- -- 1B.1 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Valley and foothill grassland; Openings, Rocky (sometimes), Sandy (sometimes) 225-1,220 m; Annual herb; Blooms April to June Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The Project site does not have sufficiently sandy/rocky granitic soils to support this species. The soils present at the site are disturbed and consist of an aggregate of multiple types of fill and are too disturbed to support this species. None. White-bracted spineflower Chorizanthe xanti var. leucotheca -- -- 1B.2 Coastal scrub, Mojavean desert scrub, Pinyon and juniper woodland; Gravelly (sometimes), Sandy (sometimes) 300-1,200 m; Annual herb; Blooms from April to June Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The Project site does not have sufficiently sandy/rocky granitic soils to support this species. The soils present at the site are disturbed and consist of an aggregate of multiple types of fill and are too disturbed to support this species. None. Peirson's spring beauty Claytonia peirsonii ssp. peirsonii -- -- 1B.2 Subalpine coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Granitic, Metamorphic, Scree, Talus 1,510-2,745 m; Perennial herb; Blooms from (March) May to June Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Appendix A: Special Status Plant Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 4 Species Status1, 2 General Habitat and Micro Habitat Requirements1 Elevation Range; Life Form; Blooming Period2 Discussion3 Recommendations Federal State CNPS CRPR Tulare cryptantha Cryptantha incana -- -- 1B.3 Lower montane coniferous forest 1,430-21,50 m; Annual herb; Blooms from June to August Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Peruvian dodder Cuscuta obtusiflora var. glandulosa -- -- 2B.2 Marshes and swamps 15-280 m; Annual herb/vine; Blooms July to October Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic enough to support this species. No marshes or swamps are located at the project site. None. Paniculate tarplant Deinandra paniculata -- -- 4.2 Coastal scrub, Valley and foothill grassland, Vernal pools; Sandy (sometimes), Vernally Mesic (usually) 25-940 m; Annual herb; Blooms from (Mar) April to November Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic or sandy enough to support this species. No vernal pools are present at the project site. None Johnston's monkeyflower Diplacus johnstonii -- -- 4.3 Lower montane coniferous forest 975-2,920 m; Annual herb; Blooms from May to August Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Slender-horned spineflower Dodecahema leptoceras FE SE 1B.1 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub; Sandy 200-760 m; Annual herb; Blooms April to June Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. Soils at the site are not sufficiently sandy and are too disturbed to support this species. None. Appendix A: Special Status Plant Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 5 Species Status1, 2 General Habitat and Micro Habitat Requirements1 Elevation Range; Life Form; Blooming Period2 Discussion3 Recommendations Federal State CNPS CRPR Many-stemmed dudleya Dudleya multicaulis -- -- 1B.2 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Valley and foothill grassland; Clay (often) 15-790 m; Perennial herb; Blooms from April to July Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. Clay soils that could support this species are not present at the project site and the soils at the project site are too disturbed to support this species. None. Santa Ana River woollystar Eriastrum densifolium ssp. sanctorum FE SE 1B.1 Chaparral, Coastal scrub; Gravelly (sometimes), Sandy (sometimes) 91-610 m; Perennial herb; Blooms May to September Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. Gravelly/sandy soils that could support this species are not present at the project site and the soils at the project site are too disturbed to support this species. None. Alpine slender buckwheat Eriogonum microthecum var. alpinum -- -- 4.3 Alpine dwarf scrub, Great Basin scrub; Gravelly (sometimes), Rocky (sometimes) 2,500-3,300 m; Perennial herb, Blooms from Jul- Sep Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Johnston's buckwheat Eriogonum microthecum var. johnstonii -- -- 1B.3 Subalpine coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Rocky 1,829-2,926 m; Perennial deciduous shrub; Blooms from July to September Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Alpine sulfur-flowered buckwheat Eriogonum umbellatum var. minus -- -- 4.3 Subalpine coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Gravelly 1,800-3,068 m; Perennial herb; Blooms from June to September Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Southern Sierra woolly sunflower Eriophyllum lanatum var. obovatum -- -- 4.3 Lower montane coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Loam, Sandy 1,114-2,500 m; Perennial herb; Blooms from June-July Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Appendix A: Special Status Plant Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 6 Species Status1, 2 General Habitat and Micro Habitat Requirements1 Elevation Range; Life Form; Blooming Period2 Discussion3 Recommendations Federal State CNPS CRPR Pine green-gentian Frasera neglecta -- -- 4.3 Meadows and seeps 1,400-2,500 m; Perennial herb; Blooms from May-July Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. San Antonio Canyon bedstraw Galium angustifolium ssp. gabrielense -- -- 4.3 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest; Granitic, Rocky (sometimes), Sandy (sometimes) 1,200-2,650 m; Perennial herb; Blooms from April to August Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Alvin Meadow bedstraw Galium californicum ssp. primum -- -- 1B.2 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest; Granitic, Sandy 1,350-1,700 m; Perennial herb; Blooms from May to July Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Jepson's bedstraw Galium jepsonii -- -- 4.3 Lower montane coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Granitic, Gravelly (sometimes), Rocky (sometimes) 1,540-2,500 m; Perennial rhizomatous herb; Blooms from July to August Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Johnston's bedstraw Galium johnstonii -- -- 4.3 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest, Pinyon and juniper woodland, Riparian woodland 1,220-2,300 m; Perennial herb; Blooms from June to July Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Los Angeles sunflower Helianthus nuttallii ssp. parishii -- -- 1A Marshes and swamps 10-1,525 m; Perennial herb (rhizomatous); Blooms August to October Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic enough to support this species. No marshes or swamps are located at the project site. None. Appendix A: Special Status Plant Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 7 Species Status1, 2 General Habitat and Micro Habitat Requirements1 Elevation Range; Life Form; Blooming Period2 Discussion3 Recommendations Federal State CNPS CRPR urn-flowered alumroot Heuchera caespitosa -- -- 4.3 Cismontane woodland, Lower montane coniferous forest, Riparian forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Rocky 1,155-2,650m; Perennial rhizomatous herb; Blooms from May to August Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Mesa horkelia Horkelia cuneata var. puberula -- -- 1B.1 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub; Gravelly (sometimes), Sandy (sometimes) 70-810 m; Perennial herb; Blooms February to July Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The Project site does not have sufficiently gravelly/sandy soils to support this species. The soils present at the site are disturbed and consist of an aggregate of multiple types of fill and are too disturbed to support this species. None. Southern California black walnut Juglans californica -- -- 4.2 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Riparian woodland 50-900 m; Perennial deciduous tree; Blooms from March to August Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The mesic conditions, vegetation, and soil types that could support this species are not present at the project site. None. Coulter's goldfields Lasthenia glabrata ssp. coulteri -- -- 1B.1 Marshes and swamps, Playas, Vernal pools 1-1,220 m; Annual herb; Blooms from February to June Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic enough to support this species. No vernal pools, marshes, swamps, or playas are present at the project site. None Robinson's pepper-grass Lepidium virginicum var. robinsonii -- -- 4.3 Chaparral, Coastal scrub 1-885 m; Annual herb; Blooms January to July Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The vegetation types that could support this species are not present at the project site. None. Appendix A: Special Status Plant Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 8 Species Status1, 2 General Habitat and Micro Habitat Requirements1 Elevation Range; Life Form; Blooming Period2 Discussion3 Recommendations Federal State CNPS CRPR San Gabriel linanthus Linanthus concinnus -- -- 1B.2 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Openings, Rocky 1,520-2,800 m; Annual herb; Blooms from April to July Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Parish's desert-thorn Lycium parishii -- -- 2B.3 Coastal scrub, Sonoran desert scrub 135-1,030 m; Perennial shrub; Blooms March to April Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The vegetation types that could support this species are not present at the project site. None. Parish's bush-mallow Malacothamnus parishii -- -- 1A Chaparral, Coastal scrub 305-455 m; Perennial deciduous shrub; Blooms June to July Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The vegetation types that could support this species are not present at the project site. None. Jokerst's monardella Monardella australis ssp. jokerstii -- -- 1B.1 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest; Alluvial Terraces, Drainages, Scree, Slopes, Talus, Washes 1,350-1,750 m; Perennial rhizomatous herb; Blooms from July to September Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Pringle's monardella Monardella pringlei -- -- 1A Coastal scrub 500-1,800 m; Annual herb; Blooms June to September Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Rock monardella Monardella saxicola -- -- 4.2 Chaparral, Closed- cone coniferous forest, Lower montane coniferous forest; Rocky, Serpentinite (usually) 500-1,800 m; Perennial rhizomatous herb; Blooms from June to September Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Appendix A: Special Status Plant Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 9 Species Status1, 2 General Habitat and Micro Habitat Requirements1 Elevation Range; Life Form; Blooming Period2 Discussion3 Recommendations Federal State CNPS CRPR Gambel's water cress Nasturtium gambelii FE ST 1B.1 Marshes and swamps 5-330 m; Perennial rhizomatous herb; Blooms April to October Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic enough to support this species. No marshes or swamps are located at the project site. None. Prostrate vernal pool navarretia Navarretia prostrata -- -- 1B.2 Coastal scrub, Meadows and seeps, Valley and foothill grassland, Vernal pools; Mesic 3-1,210 m; Annual herb; Blooms from April to July Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic enough to support this species. No vernal pools are present at the project site. None Short-joint beavertail Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada -- -- 1B.2 Chaparral, Joshua tree "woodland", Mojavean desert scrub, Pinyon and juniper woodland 425-1,800 m; Perennial stem; Blooms from April to June (August) Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Woolly mountain-parsley Oreonana vestita -- -- 1B.3 Lower montane coniferous forest, Subalpine coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Gravelly (sometimes), Talus (sometimes) 1,615-3,500 m; Perennial herb; Blooms from March to September Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Mojave phacelia Phacelia mohavensis -- -- 4.2 Cismontane woodland, Lower montane coniferous forest, Meadows and seeps, Pinyon and juniper woodland; Gravelly (sometimes), Sandy (sometimes) 1,400-2,500 m; Annual herb; Blooms from April to August Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Appendix A: Special Status Plant Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 10 Species Status1, 2 General Habitat and Micro Habitat Requirements1 Elevation Range; Life Form; Blooming Period2 Discussion3 Recommendations Federal State CNPS CRPR Brand's star phacelia Phacelia stellaris -- -- 1B.1 Coastal dunes, Coastal scrub 1-400 m; Annual herb; Blooms from March to June Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The vegetation types that could support this species are not present at the project site. None. White rabbit-tobacco Pseudognaphalium leucocephalum -- -- 2B.2 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Riparian woodland; Gravelly, Sandy 0-2,100 m; Perennial herb; Blooms from (July) August to November (December) Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The vegetation types that could support this species are not present at the project site. Soils present at the site are not sufficiently sandy enough to support this species. None. San Gabriel oak Quercus durata var. gabrielensis -- -- 4.2 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland 450-1,000 m; Perennial evergreen shrub; Blooms from April to May Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Parish's gooseberry Ribes divaricatum var. parishii -- -- 1A Riparian woodland 65-300 m; Perennial deciduous shrub; Blooms from February to April Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic enough to support this species. No riparian woodland habitat is present on- site. None. Coulter's matilija poppy Romneya coulteri -- -- 4.2 Chaparral, Coastal scrub; Burned areas (often) 20-1,200 m; Perennial rhizomatous herb; March to July (August) Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The vegetation types that could support this species are not present at the project site. None. Appendix A: Special Status Plant Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 11 Species Status1, 2 General Habitat and Micro Habitat Requirements1 Elevation Range; Life Form; Blooming Period2 Discussion3 Recommendations Federal State CNPS CRPR Chaparral ragwort Senecio aphanactis -- -- 2B.2 Chaparral, cismontane woodland, coastal scrub; alkaline (sometimes). 15-800 m; Annual herb; Blooms January to April (May) Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The vegetation types that could support this species are not present at the project site. None. San Gabriel ragwort Senecio astephanus -- -- 4.3 Chaparral, Coastal bluff scrub; Rocky, Slopes 400-1,500 m; Perennial herb; Blooms from May to July Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Salt Spring checkerbloom Sidalcea neomexicana -- -- 2B.2 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Lower montane coniferous forest, Mojavean desert scrub, Playas; Alkaline, Mesic 15-1,530; Perennial herb; Blooms March to June Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. Alkaline and mesic soils that could support this species are not present at the project site. None. Laguna Mountains jewelflower Streptanthus bernardinus -- -- 4.3 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest 670-2,500 m; Perennial herb; Blooms from May to August Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Southern jewelflower Streptanthus campestris -- -- 1B.3 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest, Pinyon and juniper woodland; Rocky 900-2,300 m; Perennial herb; Blooms from (April) May to July Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. San Bernardino aster Symphyotrichum defoliatum -- -- 1B.2 Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Lower montane coniferous forest, Marshes and swamps, Meadows and seeps, Valley and foothill grassland; Streambanks 2-2,040 m; Perennial herb; Blooms July to November Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic enough to support this species. None. Appendix A: Special Status Plant Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 12 Species Status1, 2 General Habitat and Micro Habitat Requirements1 Elevation Range; Life Form; Blooming Period2 Discussion3 Recommendations Federal State CNPS CRPR Grey-leaved violet Viola pinetorum ssp. grisea -- -- 1B.2 Meadows and seeps, Subalpine coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest 1,500-3,400 m; Perennial herb; April to July Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. MONOCOTS Thread-leaved brodiaea Brodiaea filifolia FT SE 1B.1 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Playas, Valley and foothill grassland, Vernal pools; Clay (often) 25-1,120 m; Perennial herb; Blooms March to June Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic or sandy enough to support this species. No vernal pools or similarly mesic sites are present at the project site. None Catalina mariposa lily Calochortus catalinae -- -- 4.2 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Valley and foothill grassland 15-700 m; perennial bulbiferous herb; Blooms from (Feb)Mar-Jun Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. Soils at the project site are too disturbed to support this species. None. Palmer's mariposa-lily Calochortus palmeri var. palmeri -- -- 1B.2 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest, Meadows and seeps; Mesic 710-2,390 m; Perennial bulbiferous herb; Blooms from April to July Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Plummer's mariposa lily Calochortus plummerae -- -- 4.2 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Lower montane coniferous forest, Valley and foothill grassland; Granitic, Rocky 100-1700 m; Perennial bulbiferous herb; Blooms from May to July Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. Vegetation associations that this species requires are not present, soils are too disturbed to support this species. None. Appendix A: Special Status Plant Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 13 Species Status1, 2 General Habitat and Micro Habitat Requirements1 Elevation Range; Life Form; Blooming Period2 Discussion3 Recommendations Federal State CNPS CRPR La Panza mariposa-lily Calochortus simulans -- -- 1B.3 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Lower montane coniferous forest, Valley and foothill grassland; Granitic (often), Sandy, Serpentinite (sometimes) 325-1,150 m; Perennial bulbiferous herb; Blooms April to June Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. Vegetation associations that this species requires are not present, soils are too disturbed to support this species. None. Intermediate mariposa- lily Calochortus weedii var. intermedius -- -- 1B.2 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Valley and foothill grassland; Rocky 105-855 m; Perennial bulbiferous herb; Blooms May to July Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. Vegetation associations that this species requires are not present, soils are too disturbed to support this species. None. Bristly sedge Carex comosa -- -- 2B.2 Coastal prairie, Marshes and swamps, Valley and foothill grassland 0-625 m; Perennial rhizomatous herb; Blooms May to September Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic enough to support this species. None. California saw-grass Cladium californicum -- -- 2B.2 Marshes and swamps, Meadows and seeps 60-1,600 m; Perennial rhizomatous herb; Blooms from June to September Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic enough to support this species. No marshes, swamps, meadow, or seeps are located at the project site. None. hot springs fimbristylis Fimbristylis thermalis -- -- 2B.2 Meadows and seeps 110-1,340 m; Perennial rhizomatous herb; Blooms from July to September Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic enough to support this species. No meadows or seeps are located at the project site. None. Appendix A: Special Status Plant Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 14 Species Status1, 2 General Habitat and Micro Habitat Requirements1 Elevation Range; Life Form; Blooming Period2 Discussion3 Recommendations Federal State CNPS CRPR Pine fritillary Fritillaria pinetorum -- -- 4.3 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest, Pinyon and juniper woodland, Subalpine coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Granitic (sometimes), Metamorphic (sometimes) 1,735-3,300 m; Perennial bulbiferous herb; Blooms from May to July (September) Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Vernal barley Hordeum intercedens -- -- 3.2 Coastal dunes, Coastal scrub, Valley and foothill grassland, Vernal pool 5 to 1,000 m; Annual herb; Blooms from March to June Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. Vegetation associations that this species requires are not present, and the project site is not vernally mesic enough to support this species. None. California satintail Imperata brevifolia -- -- 2B.1 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Meadows and seeps, Mojavean desert scrub, Riparian scrub; Mesic 0 to 1,215 m; Perennial rhizomatous herb; Blooms from September to May Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic enough to support this species. None. Duran's rush Juncus duranii -- -- 4.3 Lower montane coniferous forest, Meadows and seeps, Upper montane coniferous forest; Mesic 1,768-2,804 m; Perennial rhizomatous herb Blooms from Jul to August Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. Ocellated Humboldt lily Lilium humboldtii ssp. ocellatum -- -- 4.2 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Lower montane coniferous forest, Riparian woodland; Openings 30-1,800 m; Perennial bulbiferous herb; Blooms from Mar-Jul(Aug) Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. Vegetation associations that this species requires are not present, and the project site is not mesic enough to support this species. None. Appendix A: Special Status Plant Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 15 Species Status1, 2 General Habitat and Micro Habitat Requirements1 Elevation Range; Life Form; Blooming Period2 Discussion3 Recommendations Federal State CNPS CRPR lemon lily Lilium parryi -- -- 1B.2 Lower montane coniferous forest, Meadows and seeps, Riparian forest, Upper montane coniferous forest; Mesic 1,220-2,745m; Perennial bulbiferous herb; Blooms from July to August Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is outside of the known elevation range of this species. None. California muhly Muhlenbergia californica -- -- 4.3 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Lower montane coniferous forest, Meadows and seeps; Mesic, Seeps, Streambanks 100-2,000 m; Perennial rhizomatous herb Blooms from June to September Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic enough to support this species. None. Aparejo grass Muhlenbergia utilis -- -- 2B.2 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Marshes and swamps, Meadows and seeps; Alkaline (sometimes), Serpentinite (sometimes) 25-2,325 m; Perennial rhizomatous herb; Blooms from March to October Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic enough to support this species. Soils present at the project site would not support this species. None. Sanford's arrowhead Sagittaria sanfordii -- -- 1B.2 Marshes and swamps 0-650m; Perennial rhizomatous herb (emergent) Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic enough to support this species. No marshes or swamps are located at the project site. None. Black bog-rush Schoenus nigricans -- -- 2B.2 Marshes and swamps 150-2,000 m; Perennial herb; Blooms from August to September Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic enough to support this species. No marshes or swamps are located at the project site. None. Appendix A: Special Status Plant Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 16 Species Status1, 2 General Habitat and Micro Habitat Requirements1 Elevation Range; Life Form; Blooming Period2 Discussion3 Recommendations Federal State CNPS CRPR Prairie wedge grass Sphenopholis obtusata -- -- 2B.2 Cismontane woodland, Meadows and seeps; Mesic 300 to 2,000 m; Perennial herb; Blooms April to July Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. The project site is not sufficiently mesic enough to support this species. None. Ferns Western spleenwort Asplenium vespertinum Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub; Rocky 180-1000m; Perennial rhizomatous herb; Blooms from February to June Habitats present at the project site would not support this species. Vegetation associations that this species requires are not present, soils are too disturbed to support this species. None. Plant Communities California Walnut Woodland This plant community is not present on the Project Site. None. Coastal and Valley Freshwater Marsh This plant community is not present on the Project Site. None. Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub This plant community is not present on the Project Site. None. Southern California Arroyo Chub/Santa Ana Sucker Stream This plant community is not present on the Project Site. None. Southern Cottonwood Willow Riparian Forest This plant community is not present on the Project Site. None. Southern Riparian Forest This plant community is not present on the Project Site. None. Southern Riparian Scrub This plant community is not present on the Project Site. None. Southern Sycamore Alder Riparian Woodland This plant community is not present on the Project Site. None. Southern Willow Scrub This plant community is not present on the Project Site. None. NOTES: Appendix A: Special Status Plant Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 17 1 Excerpted from CDFW CNDDB (2022) 2 Excerpted from CNPS (2022) 3 The potential for occurrence is based on occurrences recorded in the CDFW CNDDB (2022) and CNPS (2022), knowledge of species requirements, and site inspections during 2022 field survey STATUS KEY: Federal FE: Federally-listed Endangered FT: Federally-listed Threatened State SE: California-listed Endangered ST: California-listed Threatened California Native Plant Society (CNPS): CNPS has developed five categories of rarity known as the California Rare Plant Ranking (CRPR). CRPR designations are defined as follows: 1A: Presumed extinct in California 1B: Plants listed as rare, threatened, or endangered in California and elsewhere 2B: Plants rare, threatened, or endangered in California, but more common elsewhere 3: Plants about which we need more information 4: Species of limited distribution in California, but whose existence does not appear to be susceptible to threat CNPS also adds a decimal threat rank to the List rank to parallel that used by the CNDDB. CNPS rank designations therefore appear as: 1B.1, 1B.2, etc. Threat code extensions are defined as follows: .1 – Seriously endangered in California (over 80% of occurrences threatened / high degree of immediacy of threat) .2 – Fairly endangered in California (20-80% occurrences threatened) .3 – Not very endangered in California (<20% of occurrences threatened or no current threats known) General Biological Resources Assessment 33 Appendix C Special-Status Wildlife Species With Potential to Occur on the Project Site Appendix A: Special-Status Animal Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 1 Species Status Habitat Requirements1 Potential for Occurrence2 Recommendations Federal State INVERTEBRATES Crotch bumble bee Bombus crotchii -- -- Found along coastal California east to the Sierra-Cascade crest and south into Mexico. Food plant genera include Antirrhinum, Phacelia, Clarkia, Dendromecon, Eschscholzia, and Eriogonum. This species is generally found in native habitats, and the site is too disturbed to support this species due to the lack of abundant food plants. None. Desert cuckoo wasp Ceratochrysis longimala -- -- Various desert habitats, generally in sandy soils. No sufficiently sandy soils habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. This species is believed to be extirpated from the general area and was not observed during the visit. None. Greenest tiger beetle Cicindela tranquebarica viridissima Riparian woodland No riparian habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. Andrew's marble butterfly Euchloe hyantis andrewsi -- -- Lower montane coniferous forest. Inhabits yellow pine forest near Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino Mtns, San Bernardino Co, 5000-6000 ft. Host plants are Streptanthus bernardinus and Arabis holboellii var pinetorum; larval foodplant is Descurainia richardsonii. No forest habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. Busck's gallmoth Eugnosta busckana -- -- Coastal dunes, Coastal scrub No coastal scrub/dune habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. Quino checkerspot butterfly Euphydryas editha quino FE -- Occurs in sunny openings within chaparral and coastal sage shrublands in parts of Riverside and San Diego counties, and within hills and mesas near the coast. Need high densities of food plants Plantago erecta, P. insularis, and Orthocarpus purpurescens. No food plants typical that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. Due to the levels of previous ground disturbance soils on site would not expect to support sufficient growth of Plantago, Orthocarpus, or other food plants that support this species. None. Appendix A: Special-Status Animal Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 2 Species Status Habitat Requirements1 Potential for Occurrence2 Recommendations Federal State White cuckoo bee Neolarra alba -- -- Known only from localities in Southern California. Cleptoparasitic in the nests of perdita bees. This species may be extirpated from the general area surrounding the project. Nearby occurrences are from the 1940s and significant development has occurred within and around the general area. No white cuckoo bees were observed during the survey. None. Delhi Sands flower-loving fly Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis FE -- Found only in areas of the Delhi Sands formation in southwestern San Bernardino and northwestern Riverside counties. Requires fine, sandy soils, often with wholly or partly consolidated dunes and sparse vegetation. No Delhi sands or fine-sands habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. Riverside fairy shrimp Streptocephalus woottoni FE -- Endemic to Western Riverside, Orange, and San Diego counties in areas of tectonic swales/earth slump basins in grassland and coastal sage scrub. Inhabit seasonally astatic pools filled by winter/spring rains. Hatch in warm water later in the season. Due to the level of disturbance to the soils by previous operations on the project site, it is not expected that suitable habitat would be present on the site. No vernally mesic pools/waters were detected on the site. None. FISHES Santa Ana sucker Catostomus santaanae FT -- Endemic to Los Angeles Basin south coastal streams. Habitat generalists, but prefers permanent streams with sand-rubble-boulder bottoms, cool, clear water, algae, and riparian vegetation that provides cover and refuge from floods. No streams or waterways occur within the boundary of the project that could support this species. None. Arroyo chub Gila orcuttii -- CSC Native to streams from Malibu Creek to San Luis Rey River basin. Introduced into streams in Santa Clara, Ventura, Santa Ynez, Mohave and San Diego river basins. Inhabits slow water stream sections with mud or sand bottoms. Feeds heavily on aquatic vegetation and associated invertebrates. No streams or waterways occur within the boundary of the project that could support this species. None. Appendix A: Special-Status Animal Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 3 Species Status Habitat Requirements1 Potential for Occurrence2 Recommendations Federal State Steelhead - southern California DPS Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus pop. 10 FE -- Federal listing refers to populations from Santa Maria River south to southern extent of range (San Mateo Creek in San Diego County). Southern steelhead likely have greater physiological tolerances to warmer water and more variable conditions. No streams or waterways occur within the boundary of the project that could support this species. None. Santa Ana speckled dace Rhinichthys osculus ssp. 8 -- CSC Found in the headwaters of the Santa Ana River and San Gabriel Rivers. Requires permanent flowing streams with summer water temps of 17-20 C. Usually inhabits shallow cobble and gravel riffles. No streams or waterways occur within the boundary of the project that could support this species. None. AMPHIBIANS San Gabriel slender salamander Batrachoseps gabrieli -- -- Known only from the San Gabriel Mtns. Found under rocks, wood, and fern fronds, and on soil at the base of talus slopes. Most active on the surface in winter and early spring. No mesic habitats that would support amphibians are within or adjacent to the project site. None. California red-legged frog Rana draytonii FT -- Lowlands and foothills in or near permanent sources of deep water with dense, shrubby or emergent riparian vegetation. Requires 11-20 weeks of permanent water for larval development. Must have access to estivation habitat. No mesic habitats that would support amphibians are within or adjacent to the project site. None. Southern mountain yellow- legged frog Rana muscosa FE SE Endemic to Los Angeles Basin south coastal streams. Habitat generalists, but prefer sand-rubble-boulder bottoms, cool, clear water, and algae. No mesic habitats that would support amphibians are within or adjacent to the project site. None. Appendix A: Special-Status Animal Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 4 Species Status Habitat Requirements1 Potential for Occurrence2 Recommendations Federal State Western spadefoot Spea hammondii -- CSC Native to streams from Malibu Creek to San Luis Rey River basin. Introduced into streams in Santa Clara, Ventura, Santa Ynez, Mojave, and San Diego River basins. Inhabits slow water stream sections with mud or sand bottoms. Feeds heavily on aquatic vegetation and associated invertebrates. No mesic habitats that would support amphibians are within or adjacent to the project site. None. REPTILES Southern California legless lizard Anniella stebbinsi -- CSC Inhabits broadleaved uplands, chaparral, coastal scrub, and coastal dunes. Generally, occurs in moist, loose soil. Sandy friable soils and native vegetation types that would be needed to support this species are not present on-site. None. California glossy snake Arizona elegans occidentalis -- CSC Habitat generalist that prefers scrub and grassland habitats, often found in areas with loose or sandy soils. Sandy friable soils that would be needed to support this species are not present on-site. None. Orangethroat whiptail Aspidoscelis hyperythra -- WL Inhabits low-elevation coastal scrub, chaparral, and valley-foothill hardwood habitats. Prefers washes and other sandy areas with patches of brush and rocks. Perennial plants necessary for its major food (i.e, termites). Sandy friable soils and native vegetation types that would be needed to support this species are not present on-site. None. Coastal whiptail Aspidoscelis tigris stejnegeri -- CSC Found in deserts and semiarid areas with sparse chaparral vegetation and open areas. Also found in woodland and riparian areas. Ground may be firm soil, sandy, or rocky. Soils and vegetation at the project site are too disturbed to support this species. Nearby occurrences are within areas of sparse vegetation within the Santa Ana River. None. Southern rubber boa Charina umbratica -- ST Habitat includes coniferous and deciduous semi-open forests and woodlands (Jeffrey pine, yellow pine, sugar pine, white fir, black oak), forest clearings, patchy chaparral/shrubland, meadows, and grassy savannas, commonly in riparian zones or around rock outcrops. The habitats that support this species are not present at the project site. Local occurrences of this species in the vicinity are in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains. None. Appendix A: Special-Status Animal Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 5 Species Status Habitat Requirements1 Potential for Occurrence2 Recommendations Federal State San Diego banded gecko Coleonyx variegatus abbotti -- -- Found in coastal and cismontane southern California. Inhabits granite or rocky outcrops in coastal scrub and chaparral habitats. The habitats that support this species are not present at the project site. The nearest occurrence is known from native habitats of the La Loma Hills in Grand Terrace. None. Red-diamond rattlesnake Crotalus ruber -- CSC Inhabits chaparral, Mojavean Desert scrub, and Sonoran Desert scrub from coastal San Diego County to the eastern slopes of the mountains. Occurs in rocky areas and dense vegetation. Needs rodent burrows, cracks in rocks, or surface cover objects. The habitats that support this species are not present at the project site. Nearby occurrences are immediately adjacent to and within the Santa Ana River. None. San Bernardino ringneck snake Diadophis punctatus modestus -- -- Most common in open, relatively rocky areas. Often in somewhat moist microhabitats near intermittent streams. Avoids moving through open or barren areas by restricting movements to areas of surface litter or herbaceous vegetation The habitats that support this species are not present at the project site. The project site is open with little groundcover and does not possess streams or moist habitats. None. Western pond turtle Emys marmorata -- CSC A thoroughly aquatic turtle of ponds, marshes, rivers, streams and irrigation ditches, usually with aquatic vegetation, below 6000 ft elevation. Needs basking sites and suitable (sandy banks or grassy open fields) upland habitat up to 0.5 km from water for egg-laying. No mesic habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. Coast horned lizard Phrynosoma blainvillii -- CSC Frequents a wide variety of habitats, most common in lowlands along sandy washes with scattered low bushes. Requires open areas for sunning, bushes for cover, patches of loose soil for refuge, and abundant supply of insects. Loose/friable soils and native vegetation types that would be needed to support this species are not present on-site. None. Appendix A: Special-Status Animal Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 6 Species Status Habitat Requirements1 Potential for Occurrence2 Recommendations Federal State Two-striped gartersnake Thamnophis hammondii -- CSC Found in marshes and swamps, riparian scrub, riparian woodlands, and wetlands. Occurs near permanent fresh water along streams with rocky beds and riparian growth. No mesic habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. BIRDS Cooper's hawk Accipiter cooperii -- WL Woodland, chiefly of open, interrupted or marginal type. Nest sites mainly in riparian growths of deciduous trees, as in canyon bottoms on river flood-plains; also, live oaks. Can also occupy developed urban habitats. This species is known to occupy urban developed habitats. Trees and other features of buildings may provide nesting or roosting opportunities for this species. See measure BIO- 1, which includes pre-construction survey and nest avoidance measures. Tricolored blackbird Agelaius tricolor -- CSC Inhabits freshwater marsh, marsh and swamp, swamp, and wetland habitats. Highly colonial species, most numerous in Central Valley and vicinity. Largely endemic to California. Requires open water, protected nesting substrate, and foraging area with insect prey within a few kilometers of the colony. No mesic habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. Southern California rufous- crowned sparrow Aimophila ruficeps canescens -- WL Resident in Southern California coastal sage scrub and sparse mixed chaparral. Frequents relatively steep, often rocky hillsides with grass and forb patches. No coastal sage scrub, chaparral, or hilly habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos -- FP, WL Rolling foothills, mountain areas, sage-juniper flats, and desert. Cliff- walled canyons provide nesting habitat in most parts of range; also, large trees in open areas. No cliffs or steep areas that would provide suitable nesting habitat for this species are present on the project site. None. Bell's sage sparrow Artemisiospiza belli belli -- WL Nests in chaparral dominated by fairly dense stands of chamise. Found in coastal sage scrub in south of range. No coastal sage scrub, chaparral, or similarly dense vegetation associations that would support this species are present on the project site. None. Appendix A: Special-Status Animal Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 7 Species Status Habitat Requirements1 Potential for Occurrence2 Recommendations Federal State Burrowing owl Athene cunicularia -- CSC Inhabits open, dry annual or perennial grasslands, deserts and scrublands characterized by low- growing vegetation. Subterranean nester, dependent upon burrowing mammals, most notably, the California ground squirrel (Otospermophilius beecheyi). Soils at the project site are not sufficiently friable enough to support this species for breeding, as the soils have been compacted for previous developments. Also, due to the presence of a large number (>>10) of free-roaming or feral cats, this ground nesting species is not expected to inhabit this area. None. Swainson'’s hawk Buteo swainsoni -- ST Occurs in Great Basin grassland, riparian forest, riparian woodland, valley and foothill grassland habitats. Breeds in grasslands with scattered trees, juniper-sage flats, riparian areas, savannahs, and agricultural or ranch lands with groves or lines of trees. Requires adjacent suitable foraging areas such as grasslands, or alfalfa or grain fields supporting rodent populations. The project site does not provide sufficient habitat for this species. Occurrences of this species are believed to potentially be extirpated due to the high-levels of development in the area. None. Western yellow-billed cuckoo Coccyzus americanus occidentalis FT SE Riparian forest nester, along the broad, lower flood-bottoms of larger river systems. Nests in riparian jungles of willow (Salix spp.) often mixed with cottonwoods (Populus sp.), with lower story of blackberry (Rubus spp.), nettles (Urtica spp.), or wild grape (Vitis girdiana). No mesic or riparian habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. Yellow rail Coturnicops noveboracensis -- CSC Freshwater marshlands or mesic areas. No mesic or riparian habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. Appendix A: Special-Status Animal Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 8 Species Status Habitat Requirements1 Potential for Occurrence2 Recommendations Federal State Southwestern willow flycatcher Empidonax traillii extimus FE SE Inhabits riparian and wetland thickets, generally of willow (Salix spp.), tamarisk (Tamarix spp.), or both, sometimes boxelder (Acer negundo) or Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia). No mesic or riparian habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. California horned lark Eremophila alpestris actia -- WL Inhabits open areas, including short- grass prairies, “bald” hills, mountain meadows, open coastal plains, fallow grain fields, alkali flats. No large open areas or alkali flat habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. Merlin Falco columbarius -- WL Open conifer woodland, prairie groves; in migration, also foothills, marshes, open country. Generally, breeds in semi-open terrain having trees for nest sites and open areas for hunting. May winter in more open areas, such as grasslands, coastal marshes. No mesic or riparian habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. Yellow-breasted chat Icteria virens -- CSC This summer resident is found riparian forest, riparian scrub, and riparian woodlands. Nests in thickets of willows and other brushy tangles near watercourses No large open areas or alkali flat habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. Loggerhead shrike Lanius ludovicianus -- CSC Found in a variety of habitats including broadleaf upland forest, desert wash, Joshua tree woodland, Mojavean Desert scrub, pinon and juniper woodland, riparian woodland, and Sonoran Desert scrub. Prefers open country for hunting, with perches for scanning. Nests in dense shrubs and brush. The project site does not provide dense vegetation for this species to nest in. Due to the levels of disturbance on the project site this species would not be expected. None. California black rail Laterallus jamaicensis coturniculus -- ST Inhabits freshwater marshes, wet meadows and shallow margins of saltwater marshes bordering larger bays. Needs water depths of about 1 inch that do not fluctuate during the year and dense vegetatio8egetationn for nesting habitat. No mesic or riparian habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. Appendix A: Special-Status Animal Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 9 Species Status Habitat Requirements1 Potential for Occurrence2 Recommendations Federal State Coastal California gnatcatcher Polioptila californica californica FT CSC Obligate, permanent resident of coastal sage scrub below 2,500 feet in Southern California. Inhabits low, coastal sage scrub in arid washes, on mesas and slopes. Not all areas classified as coastal sage scrub are occupied. Critical habitat is present approximately over a mile from the site. However, no coastal sage scrub habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. Yellow warbler Setophaga petechia -- CSC Occurs in riparian plant associations in close proximity to water. Also nests in montane shrubbery in open conifer forests in Cascades and Sierra Nevada. Frequently found nesting and foraging in willow shrubs and thickets, and in other riparian plants including cottonwoods, sycamores, ash, and alders. No mesic or riparian habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. Lawrence's goldfinch Spinus lawrencei -- -- Nests in open oak or other arid woodland and chaparral, near water. Nearby herbaceous habitats used for feeding. Closely associated with oaks. No bodies of water or vegetation types that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. Least Bell's vireo Vireo bellii pusillus FE SE Summer resident of Southern California in low riparian in vicinity of water or in dry river bottoms below 2,000 feet. Nests placed along margins of bushes or on twigs projecting into pathways (usually Salix spp., Baccharis spp., and Prosopis spp.). No mesic or riparian habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. MAMMALS Northwestern San Diego pocket mouse Chaetodipus fallax fallax -- CSC Inhabits chaparral, coastal scrub, grasslands, and sagebrush habitats. Found in sandy, herbaceous areas, usually in association with rocks or coarse gravel. The nearest known location of this species is within and adjacent to the Santa Ana River. Due to the level of disturbance on the project site substrates present would not support this species. None. Appendix A: Special-Status Animal Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 10 Species Status Habitat Requirements1 Potential for Occurrence2 Recommendations Federal State Pallid San Diego pocket mouse Chaetodipus fallax pallidus -- CSC Desert border areas in eastern San Diego County in desert wash, desert scrub, desert succulent scrub, pinyon-juniper, etc. Sandy, herbaceous areas, usually in association with rocks or coarse gravel. Vegetation associations and soils present at the project site would not support this species. None. San Bernardino kangaroo rat Dipodomys merriami parvus FE CSC Inhabits alluvial scrub vegetation on sandy loam substrates characteristic of alluvial fans and flood plains. The nearest known locations known of this species is within and adjacent to the Santa Ana River. Due to the level of disturbance on the project site substrates present would not support this species. None. Stephens' kangaroo rat Dipodomys stephensi FE ST Inhabits primarily annual and perennial grasslands, but also occurs in coastal scrub and sagebrush with sparse canopy cover. Prefers buckwheat (Eriogonum sp.), chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum), brome grass (Bromus sp.) and filaree (Erodium sp.). Will burrow into firm soil. Vegetation associations and soils present at the project site would not support this species. None. Western mastiff bat Eumops perotis californicus -- CSC Inhabits many open, semi-arid to arid habitats, including conifer and deciduous woodlands, coastal scrub, valley and foothill grasslands, and chaparral. Roosts in crevices in cliff faces, high buildings, trees, and tunnels. Trees, buildings, and other structures present on site may provide suitable artificial habitats for this species. See measure BIO-2, which includes pre-construction survey and roost avoidance measures. San Bernardino flying squirrel Glaucomys oregonensis californicus -- CSC Known from black oak or white fir dominated woodlands between 5200 - 8500 ft in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto ranges. May be extirpated from San Jacinto range. Needs cavities in trees/snags for nests and cover. Needs nearby water. The project site is out of the geographic range and does not provide the habitats that may support this species. None. Appendix A: Special-Status Animal Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 11 Species Status Habitat Requirements1 Potential for Occurrence2 Recommendations Federal State Western yellow bat Lasiurus xanthinus -- CSC Found in valley foothill riparian, desert riparian, desert wash, and palm oasis habitats. Roosts in trees, particularly palms. Forages over water and among trees. No mesic or riparian habitats that would support this species are within or adjacent to the project site. None. San Diego black-tailed jackrabbit Lepus californicus bennettii -- CSC Found in intermediate canopy stages of shrub habitats and open shrub/herbaceous and tree/herbaceous edges. Inhabits coastal sage scrub habitats in Southern California. The project site does not provide coastal sage scrub or similar, transitional native habitats that may support this species. None. San Diego desert woodrat Neotoma lepida intermedia -- CSC Inhabits coastal scrub of Southern California from San Diego County to San Luis Obispo County. Moderate to dense canopies preferred. They are particularly abundant in rock outcrops and rocky cliffs and slopes. The project site does not provide coastal sage scrub or similar native habitats with sufficient canopies or rocky areas that may support this species. None. Pocketed free-tailed bat Nyctinomops femorosaccus -- CSC Inhabits a variety of arid areas in Southern California, including pine- juniper woodlands, desert scrub, palm oasis, desert wash, and desert riparian. Prefers rocky areas with high cliffs. The project site does not provide native habitats with sufficient canopies or rocky areas that may support this species. None. Southern grasshopper mouse Onychomys torridus ramona -- CSC Inhabits desert areas, especially scrub habitats with friable soils for digging. Prefers low to moderate shrub cover. The project site does not possess adequate scrub/shrub cover or sufficiently friable soils that could support this species. None. Desert bighorn sheep Ovis canadensis nelsoni -- FP Generally inhabits mountainous areas. Open, rocky, steep areas with available water and herbaceous forage. The project site does not provide native habitats with sufficient steep/mountainous or rocky areas that may support this species. None. Los Angeles pocket mouse Perognathus longimembris brevinasus -- CSC Inhabits lower elevation grasslands and coastal sage communities in and around the Los Angeles Basin. Found in open ground with fine sandy soils. May not dig extensive burrows, hiding under weeds and dead leaves instead. Vegetation associations and soils present at the project site would not support this species. None. Appendix A: Special-Status Animal Species with Potential to Occur on the Project Site. 12 Species Status Habitat Requirements1 Potential for Occurrence2 Recommendations Federal State American badger Taxidea taxus -- CSC Most abundant in drier open stages of most shrub, forest, and herbaceous habitats, with friable soils. Needs sufficient food, friable soils and open, uncultivated ground. Preys on burrowing rodents. Digs burrows. The project site does not possess adequate vegetation types / undisturbed ground or sufficiently friable soils that could support this species. None. STATUS KEY: Federal FE: Federally-listed Endangered FT: Federally-listed Threatened FD: Federally-delisted State SE: State-listed Endangered ST: State-listed Threatened CSC: California Species of Special Concern WL: State Watch List SOURCES: 1 Excerpted from CNDDB (2022) 2 The potential for occurrence is based on occurrences recorded in the CNDDB (2022) and CNPS (2022), knowledge of species requirements, and site inspections during 2022 field survey 34 Citrus Avenue Project, Fontana, CA Appendix D Floral and Faunal Compendium Floral and Faunal Compendium Note: This is a list of species observed as part of the site visit on June 6, 2022. This species list does not represent a comprehensive study consisting of multiple visits and is does not constitute a protocol-level survey for plants or animals. Kingdom Plantae GYMNOSPERMS Cupressaceae (Conifer Family) Hollywood juniper Juniperus chinensis* Pinaceae (Pine Family) Canary island pine Pinus canariensis* DICOTS Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family) Tumbleweed Amaranthus albus* Lamb’s quarters Chenopodium album* Russian thistle Salsola tragus* Anacardiaceae (Sumac Family) Peruvian pepper tree Schinus molle* Araliaceae (Ginseng Family) English ivy Hedera helix* Asteraceae (Sunflower Family) Ragweed Ambrosia psilostachya* Blessed thistle Centaurea benedicta* Brittlebush Encelia farinosa* Flax-leaved horseweed Erigeron bonariensis* Hairy leaved sunflower Helianthus annuus Telegraph weed Heterotheca grandiflora Prickly lettuce Lactuca serriola* Sow thistle Sonchus oleraceus* Golden crown beard Verbesina enceliodes* Bignoniaceae (Trumpet vine Family) Trumpet vine Campsis radicans* Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) Mustard Brassica tournefortii* Short pod Mustard Hirschfeldia incana* Cactaceae (Cactus Family) Monstrose Cereus peruvianus monstroseI Nopales Opuntia ficus-indica* Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family) Spotted spurge Euphorbia maculata* Castor bean Ricinus communis* Turkey-mullein Croton setiger Fabaceae (Pea Family) Silver wattle Acacia dealbata* White lead tree Leucaena leucocephala* Geraniaceae (Geranium Family) Coastal heron’s bill Erodium cicutarium* Loasaceae (Blazing Star Family) Small flowered stickleaf Mentzelia micrantha Malvaceae (Mallow Family) Queensland Bottle Tree Brachychiton rupestris* Cheeseweed Malva parviflora* Bull mallow Malva nicaeensis Nyctaginaceae (Four o’ clock Family) Bougainvillea Bougainvillea sp.* Oleaceae (Olive Family) Japanese privet Ligustrum japonicum Olive Olea europaea* Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family) California sun cup Camissoniopsis bistorta California primrose Eulobus californicus Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family) Slender buckwheat Eriogonum gracile Prostrate knotweed Polygonum aviculare* Portulacaceae (Purslane Family) Elephant Bush Portulaca afra* Rosaceae (Rose Family) Loquot Eriobotrya japonica* Rutaceae (Rue Family) Lemon Citrus limon* Simaroubaceae (Quassia Family) Tree of heaven Ailanthus altissima* Solanaceae (Nightshade Family) White nightshade Solanum americanum Verbenaceae (Verbena Family) Trailing lantana Lantana montevidensis* Zygophyllaceae (Caltrop Family) Puncture vine Tribulus terrestris* MONOCOTS Agavaceae (Agave Family) American century plant Agave americana* Arecaceae (Palm Family) Canary island date palm Phoenix canariensis* Mexican fan palm Washingtonia robusta* Asphodelaceae (Aloe Family) Aloe Aloe vera* Poaceae (Grass Family) Old han schismus Schismus barbatus* Foxtail barley Hordeum murinum* Red brome Bromus rubens* Goldentop Lamarckia aurea* Kingdom Animalia LIZARDS Phyronosomatidae (Spiny Lizard Family) Fence lizard Sceloporus undulatus BIRDS Columbidae (Pigeon and Dove Family) mourning dove Zenaida macroura rock pigeon Columba livia Corvidae (Crow Family) California scrub jay Aphelocoma californica Common raven Corvus corax Fringillidae (Finch Family) house finch Haemorhous mexicanus Mimidae (Mockingbird and Thrasher Family) northern mockingbird Mimus polyglottos Phasianidae (Pheasant Family) Domesticated chicken Gallus gallus domesticus* Passeridae (Old World Sparrow Family) House sparrow Passer domesticus* Sturnidae (Starling Family) European Starling Sturnus vulgaris* MAMMALS Felidae (Cat Family) Domesticated cat Felis catus* Gelomyidae (Pocket Golpher Family) Botta’s pocket golpher Thomomys bottae Sciuridae (Squirrel Family) western gray squirrel Sciurus griseus Asterisk (*) denotes non-native or invasive species.