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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppendix B - General Biological Assessment GENERAL BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT FOR ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER APN 1110-361-10 CITY OF FONTANA SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY CALIFORNIA Prepared for: EPD Solutions, Inc. 3333 Michelson Drive, Suite 500 Irvine CA 92612 Prepared by: Hernandez Environmental Services 17037 Lakeshore Drive Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 MAY 2025 Page | 1 APN 1110-101-34 General Biological Assessment Hernandez Environmental Services 17037 Lakeshore Drive Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Project Site Location ....................................................................................................... 3 1.2 Project Description ........................................................................................................... 3 2.0 Methodology ........................................................................................................................ 3 2.1 Literature Review ............................................................................................................. 3 2.2 Field Survey ..................................................................................................................... 3 3.0 Existing Conditions and Result ............................................................................................ 4 3.1 Environmental Setting ...................................................................................................... 4 3.2 Soils .................................................................................................................................. 4 3.3 Plant and Habitat Communities ....................................................................................... 4 3.4 Wildlife ............................................................................................................................. 4 3.5 Regional Connectivity/Wildlife Movement ..................................................................... 5 3.6 Sensitive Biological Resources ........................................................................................ 5 3.6.1 Sensitive Plant Resources ......................................................................................... 5 3.6.2 Sensitive Animal Resources ...................................................................................... 8 3.7 Critical Habitat ............................................................................................................... 12 3.8 Nesting Birds .................................................................................................................. 12 3.9 Jurisdictional Waters ...................................................................................................... 12 4.0 Project Impacts................................................................................................................... 12 4.1 Impacts to Habitats ......................................................................................................... 12 4.2 Impacts to Sensitive Species .......................................................................................... 12 4.3 Impacts to Nesting Birds ................................................................................................ 12 4.4 Impacts to Critical Habitat ............................................................................................. 13 4.5 Impacts to Wildlife Movement Corridors ...................................................................... 13 4.6 Conflict with Local Policies or Ordinances Protecting Biological Resources ............... 13 4.7 Conflict with the Provisions of an Adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or Other Approved Local, Regional, or State Habitat Conservation Plan ..................................................................................................................... 13 4.8 State and Federal Drainages ........................................................................................... 13 5.0 Recommendations .............................................................................................................. 13 6.0 Certification ....................................................................................................................... 15 7.0 References ......................................................................................................................... 16 Page | 2 APN 1110-101-34 General Biological Assessment Hernandez Environmental Services 17037 Lakeshore Drive Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 FIGURES Figure 1 – Location Map Figure 2 – Vicinity Map Figure 3 – Project Plans Figure 4 – Habitat Map APPENDICES Appendix A – Observed Species List Appendix B – Potential Species List Appendix C – Site Photographs Appendix D – Soils Page | 3 APN 1110-101-34 General Biological Assessment Hernandez Environmental Services 17037 Lakeshore Drive Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 1.0 Introduction Hernandez Environmental Services (HES) was contracted to prepare a General Biological Assessment (GBA) for an approximately 5.3-acre project site consisting of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 1110-101-34 located in the city of Fontana, San Bernardino County, California. 1.1 Project Site Location The 5.3-acre project site is located east of Tokay Avenue, west of Citrus Avenue, and south of Malaga Avenue Avenue in the city of Fontana, in San Bernardino County, California. Specifically, the project site is located within section 1, township 1 south, and range 6 west within the Fontana United States Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5’ topographic quadrangles. The center point latitude and longitude for the project site are 34° 06' 39.7301" North, 117° 27' 17.1214" West (Figures 1 and 2). 1.2 Project Description The proposed project consists of the construction of a single-family residential development, including 37 single-family lots, a clubhouse, recreational areas, associated parking, streets, and related appurtenances. Implementation of the proposed project will impact the entire 5.3-acre site. Refer to Figure 3. 2.0 Methodology 2.1 Literature Review HES conducted a literature review and reviewed aerial photographs and topographic maps of the project site and surrounding areas. A five-mile radius was used to identify sensitive species with the California Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Endangered Species Lists, and the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) rare plant lists to obtain species information for the project area. The CNDDB and USFWS critical habitat databases were utilized, together with Geographic Information System (GIS) software, to locate the previously recorded locations of sensitive plant and wildlife occurrences and designated critical habitat and determine the distance from the project site. 2.2 Field Survey On March 25, 2025, HES conducted a field survey of the project site. The ambient temperature at 8:45 A.M. was 65 degrees Fahrenheit, sunny, with winds ranging from zero to three miles per hour from the northwest. The purpose of the field survey was to document the existing habitat conditions, obtain plant and animal species information, view the surrounding land uses, assess the potential for state and federal waters, assess the potential for wildlife movement corridors, and assess the presence of constituent elements for critical habitat, if present. Page | 4 APN 1110-101-34 General Biological Assessment Hernandez Environmental Services 17037 Lakeshore Drive Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Linear transects spaced approximately 50 to 100 feet apart were walked across the project site for 100 percent coverage. All species observed were recorded. Global Positioning System (GPS) waypoints were taken to delineate specific habitat types, species locations, state or federal waters, and any other information that would be useful for the assessment of the project site. A comprehensive list of all plant and wildlife species that were detected during the field survey within the project site is included in Appendix A. Sensitive plant and wildlife species with the potential to occur within the project area are listed in Appendix B. Representative site photographs were taken and are included within Appendix C. 3.0 Existing Conditions and Result 3.1 Environmental Setting The project site consists of vacant land that appears to be maintained for vegetation management purposes. The site is relatively flat with onsite elevations ranging from 402 feet above mean sea- level (AMSL) to 404 feet AMSL. The site is bordered on the west by Tokay Avenue and on the east by Citrus Avenue. Surrounding land uses include residential development north, east, and south and a school site to the west. 3.2 Soils According to the USDA Web Soil Survey, soils at the project site are classified as Tujunga gravelly loamy sand (TvC), 0 to 9 percent slopes (Appendix D). 3.3 Plant and Habitat Communities The project site supports ruderal habitat. (Figure 4). Ruderal habitat is found in heavily disturbed areas. This habitat type is dominated by non-native plant species with very few native species. The ruderal habitat on site is dominated by Cheeseweed (Malva parviflora) and Great brome (Bromus diandrus). Other plant species observed within this habitat type include Menzies’ fiddleneck (Amsinckia menziesii), Russian thistle (Salsola tragus), telegraph weed (Heterotheca grandiflora), Asian mustard (Sisymbrium orientale), and Red-stemmed filaree (Erodium cicutarium). 3.4 Wildlife General wildlife species documented on the site or within the vicinity of the site include the American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos), House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus), Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia), Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos), House sparrow (Passer domesticus), and Phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens). Refer to Appendix A for full list of species observed during the field survey. Page | 5 APN 1110-101-34 General Biological Assessment Hernandez Environmental Services 17037 Lakeshore Drive Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 3.5 Regional Connectivity/Wildlife Movement Wildlife movement corridors can be local or regional in scale; their functions may vary temporally and spatially based on conditions and species present. Wildlife corridors represent areas where wildlife movement is concentrated due to natural or anthropogenic constraints. Local corridors provide access to resources such as food, water, and shelter. Animals use these corridors, which are often hillsides or riparian areas, to move between different habitats. Regional corridors provide these functions and link two or more large habitat areas. They provide avenues for wildlife dispersal, migration, and contact between otherwise distinct populations. The project site is not located within a designated wildlife corridor or linkage. The project site does not contain the topography or habitats typically utilized as wildlife corridors. The site is surrounded by heavy urban uses. No wildlife movement corridors were found to be present on the site. 3.6 Sensitive Biological Resources According to the CNDDB, a total of 57 sensitive species of plants, 7 sensitive habitats, and 61 sensitive species of animals have the potential to occur on or within the vicinity of the project area. These include those species listed or candidates for listing by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and California Native Plant Society (CNPS). All habitats with the potential to be used by sensitive species were evaluated during the site visit and a determination has been made for the presence or probability of presence within this report. No sensitive habitats were found on site. This section will address those species listed as Candidate, Rare, Threatened, or Endangered under the state and federal endangered species laws. Sensitive species which have a potential to occur will also be discussed in this section. Other special status species are addressed within Appendix B. 3.6.1 Sensitive Plant Resources A total of 16 plant species are listed as state and/or federal Threatened, Endangered, or Candidate species; are 1B.1 listed plants on the CNPS Rare Plan Inventory. No sensitive plant species have been found to have a potential to exist on the project site. Below are descriptions of these species: Chaparral sand-verbena Chaparral sand-verbena (Abronia villosa var. aurita) is ranked 1B.1 in the CNPS Rare Plant Inventory. It is normally found in sandy areas. Its habitats include chaparral, coastal scrub, and desert dunes. No habitat for this species is present on the project site. This species is not present. Page | 6 APN 1110-101-34 General Biological Assessment Hernandez Environmental Services 17037 Lakeshore Drive Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 San Diego ambrosia San Diego ambrosia (Ambrosia pumila) is federally listed as an Endangered species and is also ranked 1B.1 in the CNPS Rare Plant Inventory. This species can be found in an environment with sandy loam, clay soil, or sometimes near vernal pools. The habitats of this species include chaparral, coastal scrub, valley, and foothill grassland. There is no suitable habitat on site for this species. This species is not present. Marsh sandwort Marsh sandwort (Arenaria paludicola) is a federally and state Endangered Species and is ranked 1b.1 in the CNPS Rare Plant Inventory. This species is typically found in marshes and swamps. The habitat for this species includes freshwater marsh, marsh, and swamp wetland. There is no suitable habitat on site for this species. This species is not present. Horn’s milk-vetch Horn's milk-vetch (Astragalus hornii var. hornii) is ranked 1B.1 in the CNPS Rare Plant Inventory. This species is typically found in lake margins and alkaline sites. The habitat for this species includes alkali playa, meadow/seep, and wetland. There is no suitable habitat on site for this species. This species is not present. Nevin’s barberry Nevin’s barberry (Berberis nevinii) is a federally and state Endangered Species and is ranked 1B.1 in the CNPS Rare Plant Inventory. It is typically found on steep, north facing slopes or in low grade sandy washes. Its habitat includes chaparral, cismontane woodland, coastal scrub, and riparian scrub. No habitat for this species is present on the project site. This species is not present. Thread-leaved brodiaea The thread-leaved brodiaea (Brodiaea filifolia) is a federally Threatened, state Endangered and is ranked 1B.1 in the CNPS Rare Plant Inventory. It is found in chaparral, cismontane woodlands, coastal sage scrub, valley and foothill grasslands, vernal pools, and wetland. No habitat for this species is present on the project site. This species is not present. Smooth tarplant Smooth tarplant (Centromadia pungens ssp. laevis) is ranked 1B.1 in the CNPS Rare Plant Inventory. The species occurs in habitats that include alkali playa, chenopod scrub, meadows and seeps, riparian woodlands, wetlands, and valley and foothill grasslands. No habitat for this species is present on the project site. This species is not present. Salt marsh bird’s-beak Salt marsh bird’s beak (Chloropyron maritimum ssp. maritimum) is a federally and state listed Page | 7 APN 1110-101-34 General Biological Assessment Hernandez Environmental Services 17037 Lakeshore Drive Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Endangered Species and is ranked 1B.2 in the CNPS Rare Plant Inventory. This species is limited to the higher zones of salt marsh habitat at elevations of less than ten meters. Its habitat includes coastal dunes, marsh and swamp, salt marsh, and wetland. No habitat for this species is present on the project site. This species is not present. Parry’s spineflower Parry’s spineflower (Chorizanthe parryi var. parryi) is ranked 1B.1 in the CNPS Rare Plant Inventory. The species occurs in dry, sandy soils on dry slopes and flats, sometimes at the interface of two vegetations types, such as chaparral and oak woodland. Its habitat includes coastal scrub, chaparral, cismontane woodland, and valley and foothill grassland. No habitat for this species is present on the project site. This species is not present. Slender-horned spineflower Slender - horned spineflower (Dodecahema leptoceras) is a federally and state listed Endangered Species and is ranked 1B.1 in the CNPS Rare Plant Inventory. Its habitat includes chaparral, cismontane woodland, and coastal scrub (alluvial fan sage scrub). No habitat for this species exists on the project site. This species is not present. Santa Ana River woollystar Santa Ana River woollystar (Eriastrum densifolium ssp. sanctorum) is a federally and state listed Endangered Species and is ranked 1B.1 in the CNPS Rare Plant Inventory. It is typically found in sandy soils on river floodplains or terraced fluvial deposits. Its habitat includes chaparral and coastal scrub. No habitat for this species is present on the project site. This species is not present. Mesa horkelia Mesa horkelia (Horkelia cuneata var. puberula) is ranked 1B.1 in the CNPS Rare Plant Inventory. It is typically found in sandy or gravelly sites. Its habitat includes chaparral, cismontane woodland, and coastal scrub. No habitat for this species is present on the project site. This species is not present. Coulter’s goldfields Coulter's goldfields (Lasthenia glabrata ssp. coulteri) is ranked 1B.1 in the CNPS Rare Plant Inventory. This species can be found in coastal salt marshes, playas, and vernal pools. The habitats for this species include alkali playa, marsh/swamp, salt marsh, vernal pool, and wetland. There is no suitable habitat for this species on site. This species is not present. Jokerst’s monardella Jokerst’s monardella (Monardella australis ssp. Jokerstii) is ranked 1B.1 in the CNPS Rare Plant Inventory. It is typically found on steep scree and talus slopes between breccia. As well as, Page | 8 APN 1110-101-34 General Biological Assessment Hernandez Environmental Services 17037 Lakeshore Drive Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 secondary alluvial along drainages and washes. Its habitat includes chaparral and lower montane coniferous forest. No habitat for this species is present on the project site. This species is not present. Gambel’s water cress Gambel’s water cress (Nasturtium gambelii) is federally listed Endangered Species, a state listed Threatened Species, and is ranked 1B.1 in the CNPS Rare Plant Inventory. It is found in freshwater and brackish marshes at the margins of lakes and along streams, in or just above the water level. Its habitat includes brackish marsh, freshwater marsh, marsh and swamp, and wetland. No habitat for this species is present on the project site. This species is not present. Brand’s star phacelia Brand’s star phacelia (Phacelia stellaris) is ranked 1B.1 in the CNPS Rare Plant Inventory. This species is commonly located in open areas. Its habitat includes coastal scrub and coastal dunes. No habitat for this species is present on the project site. This species is not present. 3.6.2 Sensitive Animal Resources A total of 21 animal species are listed as state and/or federal Threatened, Endangered, Candidate will be reviewed in this section. Sensitive species which have a potential to occur will also be discussed in this section. All sensitive species within a 5-mile radius of project area were reviewed and a complete list of those species is discussed within Appendix B. Below are descriptions of these species: Southwestern pond turtle Southwestern pond turtle (Actinemys pallida) is federally stated as Proposed Threatened and listed by the CDFW as a Species of Special Concern. There is no habitat for this species on the project site. This species is not present. Tricolored blackbird Tricolored blackbird (Agelaius tricolor) is state listed as Candidate Endangered and listed by the CDFW as a Species of Special Concern. The species occupies freshwater marshes with canopies of willows and other riparian trees. This species requires open accessible water and suitable foraging space. There is no habitat for this species on the project site. The species is not present. Burrowing owl Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) is a CDFW Species of Special Concern. Its habitat includes coastal prairie, coastal scrub, Great Basin grassland, Great Basin scrub, Mojavean desert scrub, Sonoran desert scrub, and valley and foothill grassland. This species is typically found in open and dry annual or perennial grasslands, deserts, and scrublands characterized by low-growing Page | 9 APN 1110-101-34 General Biological Assessment Hernandez Environmental Services 17037 Lakeshore Drive Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 vegetation. It is a subterranean nester and is dependent upon burrowing mammals, most notably the California ground squirrel. Although the site contains ruderal areas with low-growing vegetation, no burrowing mammal activity was detected and no burrows are present. Therefore, there is no suitable habitat on the site. This species is not present. Crotch bumble bee Crotch bumble bee (Bombus crotchii) is federally stated as a Candidate Endangered and listed by the state as Endangered. This species is typically found in a hot and dry environment along food plant genera such as: Antirrhinum, Phacelia, Clarkia, Dendromecon, Eschscholzia, and Erigonum. Its habits include grasslands and shrublands. The food plant genera for this species is not present on site. This species is not present. Swainson’s hawk Swainson’s hawk (Buteo swainsoni) is a state listed Threatened species. This species favors open grasslands for foraging but also occurs in agricultural settings. It relies on scattered stands of trees near agricultural fields and grasslands for nesting sites. Its habitats include great basin grassland, riparian forest, riparian woodland, and valley and foothill grassland. The project site does not contain suitable habitat for this species. This species is not present. Santa Ana sucker Santa Ana sucker (Catostomus santaanae) is federally listed as an Endangered species. This species can be found in sand-rubble-boulder bottoms, and cool, clear water with algae. Its habitats include aquatic and south coast flowing waters. There is no suitable habitat for this species on site. This species is not present. Western yellow-billed cuckoo Western yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus occidentalis) is federally listed as a Threatened and state listed Endangered Species. This species typically nests in riparian jungles of willows, often mixed with cottonwoods, with lower story of blackberry, nettles, or wild grape. It is found in riparian forest habitat. The project site does not contain suitable habitat for this species. This species is not present. Southern rubber boa Southern-rubber boa (Charina umbratica) is a state listed Threatened Species. Its habitat includes meadow/seep, riparian forest, riparian woodland, upper montane coniferous forest, and wetland. This species is typically found near streams or wet meadows, and requires loose, moist soil for burrowing. It seeks cover in rotting logs, rock outcrops, and under surface litter. The project site does not contain suitable habitat for this species. This species is not present. Page | 10 APN 1110-101-34 General Biological Assessment Hernandez Environmental Services 17037 Lakeshore Drive Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 San Bernardino kangaroo rat San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus) is a federally listed Endangered species and a CDFW Species of Special Concern. It is found in coastal scrub habitat. This species is found in alluvial scrub vegetation on sandy loam substrates, characteristic of alluvial fans and flood plains. It needs early to intermediate seral stages. The project site does not contain suitable habitat for this species. This species is not present. Stephen’s kangaroo rat Stephens’ kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi) is a federal and state listed Threatened species. This species is found in coastal sage scrub with sparse vegetation cover, and in valley and foothill grasslands. This species prefers buckwheat, chamise, brome grass, and filaree and will burrow into firm soil. The project site does not contain suitable habitat for this species. This species is not present. Southwestern willow flycatcher Southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) is on both the federal and state Endangered Species list. It is commonly found in riparian woodland habitats in southern California. The project site does not contain suitable habitat for this species. This species is not present. Quino checkerspot butterfly Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) is a federally listed Endangered Species. It is found in chaparral and coastal sage scrub. This species requires high densities of food plants, including Plantago erecta, P. insularis, and Orthocarpus purpurescens. The project site does not contain suitable habitat for this species. This species is not present. California black rail California black rail (Laterallus jamaicensis coturniculus) is a state listed Threatened Species and a CDFW Fully Protected Species. It inhabits freshwater marshes, wet meadows, and shallow margins of saltwater marshes bordering larger bays. This species needs water depths of about one inch that do not fluctuate throughout the year and dense vegetation for nesting habitat. Its habitat includes brackish marsh, freshwater marsh, marsh and swamp, salt marsh, and wetland. The project site does not have suitable habitat for this species. This species is not present. Steelhead-southern California DPS Steelhead-southern California DPS (Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus pop. 10) is a federally listed Endangered Species and listed as a Candidate Endangered in the state. This species is likely to have greater physiological tolerances to warmer water and more variable conditions. Its habitats include aquatic and south coast flowing waters. The project site does not have suitable habitat for this species. This species is not present. Page | 11 APN 1110-101-34 General Biological Assessment Hernandez Environmental Services 17037 Lakeshore Drive Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Coastal California gnatcatcher Coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica) is a federally listed Threatened Species and CDFW Species of Special Concern. This species is found in coastal bluff scrub and coastal scrub habitat. This species is typically found in low, coastal sage scrub in arid washes, on mesas and slopes. The project site does not contain suitable habitat for this species. This species is not present. Southern mountain yellow-legged frog Southern mountain yellow-legged frog (Rana muscosa) is a federal and state listed Endangered Species. It is found in aquatic habitat. This species is always encountered within a few feet of water. Tadpoles may require two to four years to complete their aquatic development. The project site does not contain suitable habitat for this species. This species is not present. Delhi Sands flower-loving fly Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminates abdominalis) is a federally listed Endangered Species. It requires fine, sandy soils, often with wholly or partly consolidated dunes and sparse vegetation. It is found only in areas of the Delhi Sands formation in southwestern San Bernardino and northwestern Riverside Counties. This species is found in interior dune habitat. The project site does not have suitable habitat for this species. This species is not present. Santa Ana speckled dace Santa Ana speckled dace (Rhinichthys gabrielino) is federally stated as Proposed Threatened and a CDFW species of special concern. This species Requires permanent flowing streams and is found in the headwaters of the Santa Ana and San Gabriel rivers. The project site does not have suitable habitat for this species. This species is not present. Western spadefoot Western spadefoot (Spea hammondii) is federally stated as Proposed Threatened. This species occurs primarily in grassland habitats, but can be found in valley-foothill hardwood woodlands. Vernal pools are essential for breeding and egg laying. The project site does not have suitable habitat for this species. This species is not present. Riverside fairy shrimp Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus wootoni) is federally listed as an Endangered species. This species inhabits seasonally astatic pools filled by winter/spring rains. The habitats for this species include coastal scrub, valley/foothill grassland, vernal pool, and wetland. There is no suitable habitat for this species on site. This species is not present. Page | 12 APN 1110-101-34 General Biological Assessment Hernandez Environmental Services 17037 Lakeshore Drive Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Least Bell’s vireo Least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) is a federal and state listed Endangered Species. This species is found in riparian forest, riparian scrub, and riparian woodland. Nesting habitat of this species is restricted to willow and/or mule fat dominated riparian scrub along permanent or nearly permanent streams. No suitable habitat for this species is present on the project site. This species is not present. 3.7 Critical Habitat The project site is not located within designated federal critical habitat for any threatened and endangered species. The nearest critical habitat is San Bernardino kangaroo rat critical habitat located approximately 2.25 miles to the north of the site. 3.8 Nesting Birds Migratory non-game native bird species are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Additionally, Sections 3503, 3503.5, and 3513 of the California Fish and Game Code prohibit the take of all birds and their active nests. The project site contains shrubs and trees that can be utilized by nesting birds and raptors during the nesting bird season of February 1 through September 15. 3.9 Jurisdictional Waters The project site does not contain any drainage, riparian, or riverine features. There are no CDFW, United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), or Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) jurisdictional waters within the project site boundaries. 4.0 Project Impacts 4.1 Impacts to Habitats The proposed project consists of the construction of a single-family residential development. Implementation of the proposed project will impact the entire 5.3-acre site consisting entirely of ruderal habitat. Refer to Figure 5. 4.2 Impacts to Sensitive Species No sensitive species were found to have the potential to occur on site. Therefore, the proposed project is not expected to impact any sensitive species. 4.3 Impacts to Nesting Birds Potential impacts to nesting birds may occur if ground disturbing activities or vegetation removal occur during the bird nesting season of February 1 through September 15. Implementation of the Page | 13 APN 1110-101-34 General Biological Assessment Hernandez Environmental Services 17037 Lakeshore Drive Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 measures identified in the Recommendations section of this report will ensure that potential impacts to nesting birds are less than significant. 4.4 Impacts to Critical Habitat The proposed project is not located within or adjacent to any federal critical habitat. No impacts to designated federal critical habitat are expected. 4.5 Impacts to Wildlife Movement Corridors No wildlife movement corridors were found to be present on the project site. No impacts are expected. 4.6 Conflict with Local Policies or Ordinances Protecting Biological Resources The City’s Municipal Code has a provision to protect heritage, significant, and specimen trees and requires a permit to remove or relocate these trees, and planting of replacement trees or a cash-in-lieu fee compensation for any protected tree removed. The following species are defined as Significant trees by Ordinance 1126: Juglana californica, Quercus agrifollia, Cedrus deodora, Plantanus racemosa, Plantanus acerifolia. According to Sec. 28-67 “The staff shall determine which trees shall be considered as specimen trees and/or in conjunction with an excellent rating by a certified arborist.” The trees located on site are ornamental and include lemon tree (Citrus sp.), white lead tree (Leucaena leucocephala), and Manilla tamarind (Pithocellobium dulce). None of the onsite trees are considered heritage, significant, or specimen trees. Therefore, the project is not anticipated to conflict with a local policy or ordinance. 4.7 Conflict with the Provisions of an Adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or Other Approved Local, Regional, or State Habitat Conservation Plan The Project would not be anticipated to conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan. 4.8 State and Federal Drainages The project site does not contain any state or federal drainages, therefore no impacts to any jurisdictional drainages are expected. 5.0 Recommendations Based upon the findings of this report, it is recommended that the following studies or surveys be performed as part of the project. Nesting Birds Page | 14 APN 1110-101-34 General Biological Assessment Hernandez Environmental Services 17037 Lakeshore Drive Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 • It is recommended that vegetation removal be conducted outside of the nesting season for migratory birds to avoid direct impacts. • If vegetation removal will occur during the migratory bird nesting season, between February 1 and September 15, pre-construction nesting bird surveys shall be performed within three days prior to vegetation removal. • If active nests are found during nesting bird surveys, they shall be flagged. A 250-foot buffer shall be fenced around song bird nests and a 500-foot buffer shall be fenced around raptor nests. Page | 15 APN 1110-101-34 General Biological Assessment Hernandez Environmental Services 17037 Lakeshore Drive Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 6.0 Certification I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this biological evaluation, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date 05/23/2025 Signed PROJECT MANAGER Fieldwork Performed By: Carissa Gomez Associate Biologist Cruz Hernandez Associate Biologist Page | 16 APN 1110-101-34 General Biological Assessment Hernandez Environmental Services 17037 Lakeshore Drive Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 7.0 References Burt, W. H., 1986. A Field Guide to the Mammals in North American North of Mexico. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston,Massachusetts. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB). 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FIGURE 1 Figure 1 Legend NLocation Map APN 1110-361-10 San Bernardino County, California Pal m A v e n u e Project Site FIGURE 2 Figure 2 Legend NVicinity Map APN 1110-361-10 San Bernardino County, California Project Site 34.06392468, 117.27171214 FIGURE 3 Exlstlngdrtveway apptoaehtobe romovodand replaced with curb, gutteranclsidawalk, percity5tanderds. Potential conflictll in Tokay fo r WOMPI Oetemlon area overflow. Engineering Land Development Commems: 1, A Traffic Screening Memo will be requiced. Submit to the plan review portal to obtain an ETS25-XXX 1'9COrd number and pay review .... 2.AooessanddrlV8waysmust beconslstentwhhcitystandard 1018. Hrul access lrom Tokay been considered Instead o1 from Crtrus? 3. A PreMmlnary Drainage Repon will be 1equi1ad. Submit to tile plan review ponal to obtain an EOS25-XXX recotd nunar ancl pay review --4. A PreWminary Water Quality Managemen1 Plan will be required. 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Lemon tree Erodium cicutarium Red-stemmed filaree Heterotheca grandiflora Telegraph weed Hordeum murinum Mouse barley Leucaena leucocephala White lead tree Malva parviflora Cheeseweed Opuntia cochenillifera Cochineal nopal cactus Opuntia littoralis Prickly pear Perilla frustescens Beefsteak plant Pithocellobium dulce Manilla tamarind Salsola tragus Russian thistle Sisymbrium orientale Asian mustard Observed Species Wildlife List Corvus brachyrhynchos American crow Haemorhous mexicanus House finch Melospiza melodia Song sparrow Mimus polyglottos Northern mockingbird Passer domesticus Phainopepla nitens House sparrow Phainopepla APPENDIX B Scientific Name Common Name Taxon Group Federal List State List Rare Plant Rank Other Status Habitats General Habitat Microhabitat Presence/ Absence Abronia villosa var. aurita chaparral sand- verbena Dicots None None 1B.1 BLM_S-Sensitive | SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | USFS_S-Sensitive Chaparral | Coastal scrub | Desert dunes Chaparral, coastal scrub, desert dunes. Sandy areas. -60- 1570 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Ambrosia monogyra singlewhorl burrobrush Dicots None None 2B.2 SB_CRES-San Diego Zoo CRES Native Gene Seed Bank Chaparral | Sonoran desert scrub Chaparral, Sonoran desert scrub. Sandy soils. 5-475 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Ambrosia pumila San Diego ambrosia Dicots Endangered None 1B.1 SB_CRES-San Diego Zoo CRES Native Gene Seed Bank Chaparral | Coastal scrub | Valley & foothill grassland Chaparral, coastal scrub, valley and foothill grassland. Sandy loam or clay soil; sometimes alkaline. In valleys; persists where disturbance has been superficial. Sometimes on margins or near vernal pools. 3- 580 m. No clay soils occur on site. No suitable habitat occurs on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp. gabrielensis San Gabriel manzanita Dicots None None 1B.2 BLM_S-Sensitive | SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | USFS_S-Sensitive Chaparral Chaparral. Rocky outcrops; can be dominant shrub where it occurs. 960-2015 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Arenaria paludicola marsh sandwort Dicots Endangered Endangere d 1B.1 SB_SBBG-Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Freshwater marsh | Marsh & swamp | Wetland Marshes and swamps. Growing up through dense mats of Typha, Juncus, Scirpus, etc. in freshwater marsh. Sandy soil. 3-170 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Astragalus hornii var. hornii Horn's milk- vetch Dicots None None 1B.1 BLM_S-Sensitive Alkali playa | Meadow & seep | Wetland Meadows and seeps, playas. Lake margins, alkaline sites. 75- 350 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Berberis nevinii Nevin's barberry Dicots Endangered Endangere d 1B.1 SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | SB_SBBG-Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Chaparral | Cismontane woodland | Coastal scrub | Riparian scrub Chaparral, cismontane woodland, coastal scrub, riparian scrub. On steep, N- facing slopes or in low grade sandy washes. 90-1590 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Scientific Name Common Name Taxon Group Federal List State List Rare Plant Rank Other Status Habitats General Habitat Microhabitat Presence/ Absence Castilleja lasiorhyncha San Bernardino Mountains owl's-clover Dicots None None 1B.2 SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | USFS_S-Sensitive Chaparral | Meadow & seep | Pavement plain | Riparian woodland | Upper montane coniferous forest | Wetland Meadows and seeps, pebble plain, upper montane coniferous forest, chaparral, riparian woodland. Mesic to drying soils in open areas of stream and meadow margins or in vernally wet areas. 1140-2320 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Centromadia pungens ssp. laevis smooth tarplant Dicots None None 1B.1 BLM_S-Sensitive | SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden Alkali playa | Chenopod scrub | Meadow & seep | Riparian woodland | Valley & foothill grassland | Wetland Valley and foothill grassland, chenopod scrub, meadows and seeps, playas, riparian woodland. Alkali meadow, alkali scrub; also in disturbed places. 5-1170 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Chloropyron maritimum ssp. maritimum salt marsh bird's-beak Dicots Endangered Endangere d 1B.2 BLM_S-Sensitive | SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | SB_CRES-San Diego Zoo CRES Native Gene Seed Bank | SB_SBBG- Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Coastal dunes | Marsh & swamp | Salt marsh | Wetland Marshes and swamps, coastal dunes. Limited to the higher zones of salt marsh habitat. 0-10 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Chorizanthe parryi var. parryi Parry's spineflower Dicots None None 1B.1 BLM_S-Sensitive | SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | USFS_S-Sensitive Chaparral | Cismontane woodland | Coastal scrub | Valley & foothill grassland Coastal scrub, chaparral, cismontane woodland, valley and foothill grassland. Dry slopes and flats; sometimes at interface of 2 vegetation types, such as chaparral and oak woodland. Dry, sandy soils. 90- 1220 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Chorizanthe xanti var. leucotheca white-bracted spineflower Dicots None None 1B.2 BLM_S-Sensitive | SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | SB_USDA-US Dept of Agriculture | USFS_S-Sensitive Coastal scrub | Mojavean desert scrub | Pinon & juniper woodlands Mojavean desert scrub, pinyon and juniper woodland, coastal scrub (alluvial fans). Sandy or gravelly places. 365-1830 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Claytonia peirsonii ssp. peirsonii Peirson's spring beauty Dicots None None 1B.2 SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | USFS_S-Sensitive Subalpine coniferous forest | Upper montane coniferous forest Upper montane coniferous forest, subalpine coniferous forest. Granitic scree slopes, often with a sandy or fine soil component and granitic cobbles. 1510-2745 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Scientific Name Common Name Taxon Group Federal List State List Rare Plant Rank Other Status Habitats General Habitat Microhabitat Presence/ Absence Cuscuta obtusiflora var. glandulosa Peruvian dodder Dicots None None 2B.2 Marsh & swamp | Wetland Marshes and swamps (freshwater). Freshwater marsh. 15-280 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Dodecahema leptoceras slender-horned spineflower Dicots Endangered Endangere d 1B.1 SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden Chaparral | Cismontane woodland | Coastal scrub Chaparral, cismontane woodland, coastal scrub (alluvial fan sage scrub). Flood deposited terraces and washes; associates include Encelia, Dalea, Lepidospartum, etc. Sandy soils. 200-765 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Dudleya multicaulis many- stemmed dudleya Dicots None None 1B.2 BLM_S-Sensitive | SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | USFS_S-Sensitive Chaparral | Coastal scrub | Valley & foothill grassland Chaparral, coastal scrub, valley and foothill grassland. In heavy, often clayey soils or grassy slopes. 1- 910 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Eriastrum densifolium ssp. sanctorum Santa Ana River woollystar Dicots Endangered Endangere d 1B.1 SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden Chaparral | Coastal scrub Coastal scrub, chaparral. In sandy soils on river floodplains or terraced fluvial deposits. 180-705 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Eriogonum microtheca var. johnstonii Johnston's buckwheat Dicots None None 1B.3 SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | USFS_S-Sensitive Limestone | Subalpine coniferous forest | Upper montane coniferous forest Subalpine coniferous forest, upper montane coniferous forest. Slopes and ridges on granite or limestone. 1795- 2865 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Galium californicum ssp. primum Alvin Meadow bedstraw Dicots None None 1B.2 BLM_S-Sensitive | SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | USFS_S-Sensitive Chaparral | Lower montane coniferous forest Chaparral, lower montane coniferous forest. Grows in shade of trees and shrubs at the lower edge of the pine belt, in pine forest- chaparral ecotone. Granitic, sandy soils. 1460- 1830 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Helianthus nuttallii ssp. parishii Los Angeles sunflower Dicots None None 1A Freshwater marsh | Marsh & swamp | Salt marsh | Wetland Marshes and swamps (coastal salt and freshwater). 35-1525 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Scientific Name Common Name Taxon Group Federal List State List Rare Plant Rank Other Status Habitats General Habitat Microhabitat Presence/ Absence Horkelia cuneata var. puberula mesa horkelia Dicots None None 1B.1 BLM_S-Sensitive | SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | USFS_S-Sensitive Chaparral | Cismontane woodland | Coastal scrub Chaparral, cismontane woodland, coastal scrub. Sandy or gravelly sites. 15-1645 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Lasthenia glabrata ssp. coulteri Coulter's goldfields Dicots None None 1B.1 BLM_S-Sensitive | SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | SB_SBBG-Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Alkali playa | Marsh & swamp | Salt marsh | Vernal pool | Wetland Coastal salt marshes, playas, vernal pools. Usually found on alkaline soils in playas, sinks, and grasslands. 1- 1375 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Lepidium virginicum var. robinsonii Robinson's pepper-grass Dicots None None 4.3 Chaparral | Coastal scrub Chaparral, coastal scrub. Dry soils, shrubland. 4-1435 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Linanthus concinnus San Gabriel linanthus Dicots None None 1B.2 SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | USFS_S-Sensitive Chaparral | Lower montane coniferous forest | Upper montane coniferous forest Lower montane coniferous forest, upper montane coniferous forest, chaparral. Dry rocky slopes, often in Jeffrey pine/canyon oak forest. 1310-2560 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Lycium parishii Parish's desert- thorn Dicots None None 2B.3 SB_CRES-San Diego Zoo CRES Native Gene Seed Bank Coastal scrub | Sonoran desert scrub Coastal scrub, Sonoran desert scrub. -3-570 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Malacothamnus parishii Parish's bushmallow Dicots None None 1A Chaparral | Coastal scrub Chaparral, coastal sage scrub. In a wash. 305- 455 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Monardella australis ssp. jokerstii Jokerst's monardella Dicots None None 1B.1 USFS_S-Sensitive Chaparral | Lower montane coniferous forest Lower montane coniferous forest, chapparal. Steep scree or talus slopes between breccia. Secondary alluvial benches along drainages and washes. 210-1740 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Monardella pringlei Pringle's monardella Dicots None None 1A Coastal scrub Coastal scrub.Sandy hills. 300- 400 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Scientific Name Common Name Taxon Group Federal List State List Rare Plant Rank Other Status Habitats General Habitat Microhabitat Presence/ Absence Nasturtium gambelii Gambel's water cress Dicots Endangered Threatene d 1B.1 SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | SB_SBBG-Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Brackish marsh | Freshwater marsh | Marsh & swamp | Wetland Marshes and swamps. Freshwater and brackish marshes at the margins of lakes and along streams, in or just above the water level. 5-305 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Navarretia prostrata prostrate vernal pool navarretia Dicots None None 1B.2 BLM_S-Sensitive Coastal scrub | Meadow & seep | Valley & foothill grassland | Vernal pool | Wetland Coastal scrub, valley and foothill grassland, vernal pools, meadows and seeps. Alkaline soils in grassland, or in vernal pools. Mesic, alkaline sites. 3-1235 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada short-joint beavertail Dicots None None 1B.2 BLM_S-Sensitive | SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | USFS_S-Sensitive Chaparral | Joshua tree woodland | Mojavean desert scrub | Pinon & juniper woodlands Chaparral, Joshua tree woodland, Mojavean desert scrub, pinyon and juniper woodland. Sandy soil or coarse, granitic loam. 425-2015 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Oreonana vestita woolly mountain- parsley Dicots None None 1B.3 BLM_S-Sensitive | SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | USFS_S-Sensitive Lower montane coniferous forest | Subalpine coniferous forest | Upper montane coniferous forest Subalpine coniferous forest, upper montane coniferous forest, lower montane coniferous forest. High ridges; on scree, talus, or gravel. 800-3370 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Phacelia stellaris Brand's star phacelia Dicots None None 1B.1 SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden Coastal dunes | Coastal scrub Coastal scrub, coastal dunes. Open areas. 3-370 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Pseudognaphali um leucocephalum white rabbit- tobacco Dicots None None 2B.2 Chaparral | Cismontane woodland | Coastal scrub | Riparian woodland Riparian woodland, cismontane woodland, coastal scrub, chaparral. Sandy, gravelly sites. 35-515 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Ribes divaricatum var. parishii Parish's gooseberry Dicots None None 1A Riparian woodland Riparian woodland. Salix swales in riparian habitats. 65-300 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Senecio aphanactis chaparral ragwort Dicots None None 1B.2 SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | SB_CRES-San Diego Zoo CRES Native Gene Seed Bank Chaparral | Cismontane woodland | Coastal scrub Chaparral, cismontane woodland, coastal scrub. Drying alkaline flats. 20-1020 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Scientific Name Common Name Taxon Group Federal List State List Rare Plant Rank Other Status Habitats General Habitat Microhabitat Presence/ Absence Sidalcea neomexicana salt spring checkerbloom Dicots None None 2B.2 USFS_S-Sensitive Alkali playa | Chaparral | Coastal scrub | Lower montane coniferous forest | Mojavean desert scrub | Wetland Playas, chaparral, coastal scrub, lower montane coniferous forest, Mojavean desert scrub. Alkali springs and marshes. 3-2380 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Streptanthus bernardinus Laguna Mountains jewelflower Dicots None None 4.3 SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden Chaparral | Lower montane coniferous forest | Upper montane coniferous forest Chaparral, lower montane coniferous forest. Clay or decomposed granite soils; sometimes in disturbed areas such as streamsides or roadcuts. 1440- 2500 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Streptanthus campestris southern jewelflower Dicots None None 1B.3 BLM_S-Sensitive | SB_CRES-San Diego Zoo CRES Native Gene Seed Bank | USFS_S- Sensitive Chaparral | Lower montane coniferous forest | Pinon & juniper woodlands Chaparral, lower montane coniferous forest, pinyon and juniper woodland. Open, rocky areas. 605-2590 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Symphyotrichu m defoliatum San Bernardino aster Dicots None None 1B.2 BLM_S-Sensitive | SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | SB_CRES-San Diego Zoo CRES Native Gene Seed Bank | USFS_S- Sensitive Cismontane woodland | Coastal scrub | Lower montane coniferous forest | Marsh & swamp | Meadow & seep | Valley & foothill grassland Meadows and seeps, cismontane woodland, coastal scrub, lower montane coniferous forest, marshes and swamps, valley and foothill grassland. Vernally mesic grassland or near ditches, streams and springs; disturbed areas. 3- 2045 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Viola pinetorum ssp. grisea grey-leaved violet Dicots None None 1B.2 BLM_S-Sensitive | SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden Meadow & seep | Subalpine coniferous forest | Upper montane coniferous forest Subalpine coniferous forest, upper montane coniferous forest, meadows and seeps. Dry mountain peaks and slopes. 1580-3700 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Southern California Arroyo Chub/Santa Ana Sucker Stream Southern California Arroyo Chub/Santa Ana Sucker Stream Inland Waters None None There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Coastal and Valley Freshwater Marsh Coastal and Valley Freshwater Marsh Marsh None None Marsh & swamp | Wetland There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Scientific Name Common Name Taxon Group Federal List State List Rare Plant Rank Other Status Habitats General Habitat Microhabitat Presence/ Absence Brodiaea filifolia thread-leaved brodiaea Monocots Threatened Endangere d 1B.1 SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | SB_CRES-San Diego Zoo CRES Native Gene Seed Bank Chaparral | Cismontane woodland | Coastal scrub | Valley & foothill grassland | Vernal pool | Wetland Chaparral (openings), cismontane woodland, coastal scrub, playas, valley and foothill grassland, vernal pools. Usually associated with annual grassland and vernal pools; often surrounded by shrubland habitats. Occurs in openings on clay soils. 15- 1030 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Calochortus palmeri var. palmeri Palmer's mariposa-lily Monocots None None 1B.2 BLM_S-Sensitive | SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | SB_SBBG-Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | USFS_S- Sensitive Chaparral | Lower montane coniferous forest | Meadow & seep Meadows and seeps, chaparral, lower montane coniferous forest. Vernally moist places in yellow- pine forest, chaparral. 195- 2530 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Calochortus plummerae Plummer's mariposa-lily Monocots None None 4.2 SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden Chaparral | Cismontane woodland | Coastal scrub | Lower montane coniferous forest | Valley & foothill grassland Coastal scrub, chaparral, valley and foothill grassland, cismontane woodland, lower montane coniferous forest. Occurs on rocky and sandy sites, usually of granitic or alluvial material. Can be very common after fire. 60-2500 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Calochortus weedii var. intermedius intermediate mariposa-lily Monocots None None 1B.2 SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | USFS_S-Sensitive Chaparral | Coastal scrub | Valley & foothill grassland Coastal scrub, chaparral, valley and foothill grassland. Dry, rocky calcareous slopes and rock outcrops. 60-1575 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Carex comosa bristly sedge Monocots None None 2B.1 IUCN_LC-Least Concern Coastal prairie | Freshwater marsh | Marsh & swamp | Valley & foothill grassland | Wetland Marshes and swamps, coastal prairie, valley and foothill grassland. Lake margins, wet places; site below sea level is on a Delta island. -5- 1010 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Cladium californicum California saw- grass Monocots None None 2B.2 SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | USFS_S-Sensitive Alkali marsh | Freshwater marsh | Meadow & seep | Wetland Meadows and seeps, marshes and swamps (alkaline or freshwater). Freshwater or alkaline moist habitats. -40-2150 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Scientific Name Common Name Taxon Group Federal List State List Rare Plant Rank Other Status Habitats General Habitat Microhabitat Presence/ Absence Fimbristylis thermalis hot springs fimbristylis Monocots None None 2B.2 SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden Meadow & seep | Wetland Meadows and seeps (alkaline). Near hot springs. 115-1585 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Imperata brevifolia California satintail Monocots None None 2B.1 SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | SB_SBBG-Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | USFS_S- Sensitive Chaparral | Coastal scrub | Meadow & seep | Mojavean desert scrub | Riparian scrub | Wetland Coastal scrub, chaparral, riparian scrub, mojavean desert scrub, meadows and seeps (alkali), riparian scrub. Mesic sites, alkali seeps, riparian areas. 3-1495 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Lilium parryi lemon lily Monocots None None 1B.2 SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden | SB_CRES-San Diego Zoo CRES Native Gene Seed Bank | USFS_S- Sensitive Lower montane coniferous forest | Meadow & seep | Riparian forest | Upper montane coniferous forest | Wetland Lower montane coniferous forest, meadows and seeps, riparian forest, upper montane coniferous forest. Wet, mountainous terrain; generally in forested areas; on shady edges of streams, in open boggy meadows and seeps. 625- 2930 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Muhlenbergia californica California muhly Monocots None None 4.3 SB_CalBG/RSABG- California/Ranch o Santa Ana Botanic Garden Chaparral | Coastal scrub | Lower montane coniferous forest | Meadow & seep Coastal scrub, chaparral, lower montane coniferous forest, meadows and seeps. Usually found near streams or seeps. 100-2000 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Muhlenbergia utilis aparejo grass Monocots None None 2B.2 Chaparral | Cismontane woodland | Coastal scrub | Marsh & swamp | Meadow & seep | Ultramafic Meadows and seeps, marshes and swamps, chaparral, coastal scrub, cismontane woodland. Sometimes alkaline, sometimes serpentinite. 25- 2325 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Sagittaria sanfordii Sanford's arrowhead Monocots None None 1B.2 BLM_S-Sensitive Marsh & swamp | Wetland Marshes and swamps. In standing or slow-moving freshwater ponds, marshes, and ditches. 0-605 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Schoenus nigricans black bog-rush Monocots None None 2B.2 IUCN_LC-Least Concern | USFS_S-Sensitive Marsh & swamp | Wetland Marshes and swamps. Often in alkaline marshes. 120- 1525 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Scientific Name Common Name Taxon Group Federal List State List Rare Plant Rank Other Status Habitats General Habitat Microhabitat Presence/ Absence Sphenopholis obtusata prairie wedge grass Monocots None None 2B.2 Cismontane woodland | Meadow & seep | Wetland Cismontane woodland, meadows and seeps. Open moist sites, along rivers and springs, alkaline desert seeps. 15- 2625 m. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Southern Cottonwood Willow Riparian Forest Southern Cottonwood Willow Riparian Forest Riparian None None Riparian forest There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Southern Riparian Forest Southern Riparian Forest Riparian None None Riparian forest There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Southern Riparian Scrub Southern Riparian Scrub Riparian None None Riparian scrub There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Southern Sycamore Alder Riparian Woodland Southern Sycamore Alder Riparian Woodland Riparian None None Riparian woodland There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Southern Willow Scrub Southern Willow Scrub Riparian None None Riparian scrub There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub Scrub None None Coastal scrub There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. California Walnut Woodland California Walnut Woodland Woodland None None Cismontane woodland There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to occur on site. Scientific Name Common Name Taxon Group Federal List State List Other Status Habitats General Habitat Microhabitat Presence/ Absence Batrachoseps gabrieli San Gabriel slender salamander Amphibians None None IUCN_DD-Data Deficient | USFS_S-Sensitive Talus slope 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. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Rana muscosa southern mountain yellow- legged frog Amphibians Endangere d Endangere d CDFW_WL-Watch List | IUCN_EN-Endangered | USFS_S-Sensitive Aquatic Disjunct populations known from southern Sierras (northern DPS) and San Gabriel, San Bernardino, and San Jacinto Mtns (southern DPS). Found at 1,000 to 12,000 ft in lakes and creeks that stem from springs and snowmelt. May overwinter under frozen lakes. Often encountered within a few feet of water. Tadpoles may require 2 - 4 yrs to complete their aquatic development. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Spea hammondii western spadefoot Amphibians Proposed Threatene d None BLM_S-Sensitive | CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern | IUCN_NT-Near Threatened Cismontane woodland | Coastal scrub | Valley & foothill grassland | Vernal pool | Wetland Occurs primarily in grassland habitats, but can be found in valley-foothill hardwood woodlands. Vernal pools are essential for breeding and egg-laying. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Accipiter cooperii Cooper's hawk Birds None None CDFW_WL-Watch List | IUCN_LC-Least Concern Cismontane woodland | Riparian forest | Riparian woodland | Upper montane coniferous forest 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. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Agelaius tricolor tricolored blackbird Birds None Threatene d BLM_S-Sensitive | CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern | IUCN_EN-Endangered | USFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern Freshwater marsh | Marsh & swamp | Swamp | Wetland 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 km of the colony. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Aimophila ruficeps canescens southern California rufous-crowned sparrow Birds None None CDFW_WL-Watch List Chaparral | Coastal scrub Resident in Southern California coastal sage scrub and sparse mixed chaparral. Frequents relatively steep, often rocky hillsides with grass and forb patches. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Artemisiospiza belli belli Bell's sparrow Birds None None CDFW_WL-Watch List Chaparral | Coastal scrub Nests in chaparral dominated by fairly dense stands of chamise. Found in coastal sage scrub in south of range. Nest located on the ground beneath a shrub or in a shrub 6- 18 inches above ground. Territories about 50 yds apart. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Scientific Name Common Name Taxon Group Federal List State List Other Status Habitats General Habitat Microhabitat Presence/ Absence Athene cunicularia burrowing owl Birds None Candidate Endangere d BLM_S-Sensitive | CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern | IUCN_LC-Least Concern | USFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern Coastal prairie | Coastal scrub | Great Basin grassland | Great Basin scrub | Mojavean desert scrub | Sonoran desert scrub | Valley & foothill grassland 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. Although the site contains ruderal areas with low- growing vegetation, no burrowing mammal activity was detected and no burrows are present. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Buteo swainsoni Swainson's hawk Birds None Threatene d BLM_S-Sensitive | IUCN_LC-Least Concern Great Basin grassland | Riparian forest | Riparian woodland | Valley & foothill grassland 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. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Coccyzus americanus occidentalis western yellow- billed cuckoo Birds Threatene d Endangere d BLM_S-Sensitive | USFS_S-Sensitive Riparian forest Riparian forest nester, along the broad, lower flood- bottoms of larger river systems. Nests in riparian jungles of willow, often mixed with cottonwoods, with lower story of blackberry, nettles, or wild grape. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Coturnicops noveboracensis yellow rail Birds None None CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern | IUCN_LC-Least Concern | USFS_S-Sensitive | USFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern Freshwater marsh | Meadow & seep Summer resident in eastern Sierra Nevada in Mono County. Freshwater marshlands. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Empidonax traillii extimus southwestern willow flycatcher Birds Endangere d Endangere d Riparian woodland Riparian woodlands in Southern California. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Eremophila alpestris actia California horned lark Birds None None CDFW_WL-Watch List | IUCN_LC-Least Concern Marine intertidal & splash zone communities | Meadow & seep Coastal regions, chiefly from Sonoma County to San Diego County. Also main part of San Joaquin Valley and east to foothills. Short-grass prairie, "bald" hills, mountain meadows, open coastal plains, fallow grain fields, alkali flats. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Falco columbarius merlin Birds None None CDFW_WL-Watch List | IUCN_LC-Least Concern Estuary | Great Basin grassland | Valley & foothill grassland Seacoast, tidal estuaries, open woodlands, savannahs, edges of grasslands and deserts, farms and ranches. Clumps of trees or windbreaks are required for roosting in open country. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Icteria virens yellow-breasted chat Birds None None CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern | IUCN_LC-Least Concern Riparian forest | Riparian scrub | Riparian woodland Summer resident; inhabits riparian thickets of willow and other brushy tangles near watercourses. Nests in low, dense riparian, consisting of willow, blackberry, wild grape; forages and nests within 10 ft of ground. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Scientific Name Common Name Taxon Group Federal List State List Other Status Habitats General Habitat Microhabitat Presence/ Absence Lanius ludovicianus loggerhead shrike Birds None None CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern | IUCN_NT-Near Threatened Broadleaved upland forest | Desert wash | Joshua tree woodland | Mojavean desert scrub | Pinon & juniper woodlands | Riparian woodland | Sonoran desert scrub Broken woodlands, savannah, pinyon- juniper, Joshua tree, and riparian woodlands, desert oases, scrub and washes. Prefers open country for hunting, with perches for scanning, and fairly dense shrubs and brush for nesting. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Laterallus jamaicensis coturniculus California black rail Birds None Threatene d BLM_S-Sensitive | CDFW_FP-Fully Protected | IUCN_EN-Endangered Brackish marsh | Freshwater marsh | Marsh & swamp | Salt marsh | Wetland 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 vegetation for nesting habitat. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Polioptila californica californica coastal California gnatcatcher Birds Threatene d None CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern Coastal bluff scrub | Coastal scrub Obligate, permanent resident of coastal sage scrub below 2500 ft in Southern California. Low, coastal sage scrub in arid washes, on mesas and slopes. Not all areas classified as coastal sage scrub are occupied. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Setophaga petechia yellow warbler Birds None None CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern | IUCN_LC-Least Concern Riparian forest | Riparian scrub | Riparian woodland 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. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Spinus lawrencei Lawrence's goldfinch Birds None None IUCN_LC-Least Concern | USFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern Broadleaved upland forest | Chaparral | Pinon & juniper woodlands | Riparian woodland Nests in open oak or other arid woodland and chaparral, near water. Nearby herbaceous habitats used for feeding. Closely associated with oaks. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Vireo bellii pusillus least Bell's vireo Birds Endangere d Endangere d Riparian forest | Riparian scrub | Riparian woodland Summer resident of Southern California in low riparian in vicinity of water or in dry river bottoms; below 2000 ft. Nests placed along margins of bushes or on twigs projecting into pathways, usually willow, Baccharis, mesquite. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Streptocephalus woottoni Riverside fairy shrimp Crustaceans Endangere d None IUCN_EN-Endangered Coastal scrub | Valley & foothill grassland | Vernal pool | Wetland 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. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Catostomus santaanae Santa Ana sucker Fish Threatene d None AFS_TH-Threatened | CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern | IUCN_EN-Endangered Aquatic | South coast flowing waters Endemic to Los Angeles Basin south coastal streams. Habitat generalists, but prefer sand- rubble-boulder bottoms, cool, clear water, and algae. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Scientific Name Common Name Taxon Group Federal List State List Other Status Habitats General Habitat Microhabitat Presence/ Absence Gila orcuttii arroyo chub Fish None None AFS_VU-Vulnerable | CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern | IUCN_VU-Vulnerable | USFS_S-Sensitive Aquatic | South coast flowing waters 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. Slow water stream sections with mud or sand bottoms. Feeds heavily on aquatic vegetation and associated invertebrates. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus pop. 10 steelhead - southern California DPS Fish Endangere d Candidate Endangere d AFS_EN-Endangered Aquatic | South coast flowing waters 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. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Rhinichthys gabrielino Santa Ana speckled dace Fish Proposed Threatene d None AFS_TH-Threatened | CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern | USFS_S-Sensitive Aquatic | South coast flowing waters Headwaters of the Santa Ana and San Gabriel rivers. May be extirpated from the Los Angeles River system. Requires permanent flowing streams with summer water temps of 17-20 C. Usually inhabits shallow cobble and gravel riffles. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Bombus crotchii Crotch's bumble bee Insects None Candidate Endangere d IUCN_EN-Endangered Coastal California east to the Sierra- Cascade crest and south into Mexico. Food plant genera include Antirrhinum, Phacelia, Clarkia, Dendromecon, Eschscholzia, and Eriogonum. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Bombus pensylvanicus American bumble bee Insects None None IUCN_VU-Vulnerable Coastal prairie | Great Basin grassland | Valley & foothill grassland Long-tongued; forages on a wide variety of flowers including vetches (Vicia), clovers (Trifolium), thistles (Cirsium), sunflowers (Helianthus), etc. Nests above ground under long grass or underground. Queens overwinter in rotten wood or underground. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Ceratochrysis longimala Desert cuckoo wasp Insects None None There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Cicindela tranquebarica viridissima greenest tiger beetle Insects None None Riparian woodland Inhabits the woodlands adjacent to the Santa Ana River basin. Usually found in open spots between trees. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Scientific Name Common Name Taxon Group Federal List State List Other Status Habitats General Habitat Microhabitat Presence/ Absence Euchloe hyantis andrewsi Andrew's marble butterfly Insects None None Lower montane coniferous forest Inhabits yellow pine forest near Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino Mtns, San Bernardino Co, 5000- 6000 ft. Hostplants are Streptanthus bernardinus and Arabis holboellii var pinetorum; larval foodplant is Descurainia richardsonii. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Eugnosta busckana Busck's gallmoth Insects None None Coastal dunes | Coastal scrub Coastal southern California. Tiny micro-moth (1 cm) with larva forming galls on host plant Encelia californica (California brittlebush). Adult flight period is during winter, generally from November to February, and have been reported at UV lights and porch lights. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Euphydryas editha quino quino checkerspot butterfly Insects Endangere d None Chaparral | Coastal scrub Sunny openings within chaparral and coastal sage shrublands in parts of Riverside and San Diego counties. Hills and mesas near the coast. Need high densities of food plants Plantago erecta, P. insularis, and Orthocarpus purpurescens. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Neolarra alba white cuckoo bee Insects None None Known only from localities in Southern California. Cleptoparasitic in the nests of perdita bees. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis Delhi Sands flower-loving fly Insects Endangere d None Interior dunes 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. Oviposition req. shade. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Chaetodipus fallax fallax northwestern San Diego pocket mouse Mammals None None Chaparral | Coastal scrub Coastal scrub, chaparral, grasslands, sagebrush, etc. in western San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties, inclusive of Orange County. Sandy, herbaceous areas, usually in association with rocks or coarse gravel. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Chaetodipus fallax pallidus pallid San Diego pocket mouse Mammals None None Desert wash | Pinon & juniper woodlands | Sonoran desert scrub Desert border areas of San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles counties in desert wash, desert scrub, desert succulent scrub, pinyon-juniper, etc. Sandy, herbaceous areas, usually in association with rocks or coarse gravel. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Scientific Name Common Name Taxon Group Federal List State List Other Status Habitats General Habitat Microhabitat Presence/ Absence Dipodomys merriami parvus San Bernardino kangaroo rat Mammals Endangere d Endangere d CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern Coastal scrub Alluvial scrub vegetation on sandy loam substrates characteristic of alluvial fans and flood plains. Needs early to intermediate seral stages. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Dipodomys stephensi Stephens' kangaroo rat Mammals Threatene d Threatene d IUCN_VU-Vulnerable Coastal scrub | Valley & foothill grassland Primarily annual and perennial grasslands, but also occurs in coastal scrub and sagebrush with sparse canopy cover. Prefers buckwheat, chamise, brome grass and filaree. Will burrow into firm soil. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Eumops perotis californicus western mastiff bat Mammals None None BLM_S-Sensitive | CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern Chaparral | Cismontane woodland | Coastal scrub | Valley & foothill grassland Many open, semi-arid to arid habitats, including conifer and deciduous woodlands, coastal scrub, grasslands, chaparral, etc. Roosts in crevices in cliff faces, high buildings, trees and tunnels. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Glaucomys oregonensis californicus San Bernardino flying squirrel Mammals None None CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern | USFS_S-Sensitive Broadleaved upland forest | Lower montane coniferous forest 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. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Lasiurus xanthinus western yellow bat Mammals None None CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern | IUCN_LC-Least Concern Desert wash Found in valley foothill riparian, desert riparian, desert wash, and palm oasis habitats. Roosts in trees, particularly palms. Forages over water and among trees. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Lepus californicus bennettii San Diego black- tailed jackrabbit Mammals None None Coastal scrub Intermediate canopy stages of shrub habitats and open shrub / herbaceous and tree / herbaceous edges. Coastal sage scrub habitats in Southern California. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Neotoma lepida intermedia San Diego desert woodrat Mammals None None CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern Coastal scrub 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, rocky cliffs, and slopes. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Nyctinomops femorosaccus pocketed free- tailed bat Mammals None None CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern | IUCN_LC-Least Concern Joshua tree woodland | Pinon & juniper woodlands | Riparian scrub | Sonoran desert scrub Variety of arid areas in Southern California; pine- juniper woodlands, desert scrub, palm oasis, desert wash, desert riparian, etc. Rocky areas with high cliffs. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Onychomys torridus ramona southern grasshopper mouse Mammals None None CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern Chenopod scrub Desert areas, especially scrub habitats with friable soils for digging. Prefers low to moderate shrub cover. Feeds almost exclusively on arthropods, especially scorpions and orthopteran insects. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Scientific Name Common Name Taxon Group Federal List State List Other Status Habitats General Habitat Microhabitat Presence/ Absence Ovis canadensis nelsoni desert bighorn sheep Mammals None None BLM_S-Sensitive | CDFW_FP-Fully Protected | USFS_S-Sensitive Alpine | Alpine dwarf scrub | Chaparral | Chenopod scrub | Great Basin scrub | Mojavean desert scrub | Montane dwarf scrub | Pinon & juniper woodlands | Riparian woodland | Sonoran desert scrub Widely distributed from the White Mtns in Mono Co. to the Chocolate Mts in Imperial Co. Open, rocky, steep areas with available water and herbaceous forage. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Perognathus longimembris brevinasus Los Angeles pocket mouse Mammals None None CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern Coastal scrub Lower elevation grasslands and coastal sage communities in and around the Los Angeles Basin. Open ground with fine, sandy soils. May not dig extensive burrows, hiding under weeds and dead leaves instead. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Taxidea taxus American badger Mammals None None CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern | IUCN_LC-Least Concern Alkali marsh | Alkali playa | Alpine | Alpine dwarf scrub | Bog & fen | Brackish marsh | Broadleaved upland forest | Chaparral | Chenopod scrub | Cismontane woodland | Closed-cone coniferous forest | Coastal bluff scrub | Coastal dunes | Coastal prairie | Coastal scrub | Desert dunes | Desert wash | Freshwater marsh | Great Basin grassland | Great Basin scrub | Interior dunes | Ione formation | Joshua tree woodland | Limestone | Lower montane coniferous forest | Marsh & swamp | Meadow & seep | Mojavean desert scrub | Montane dwarf scrub | North coast coniferous forest | Oldgrowth | Pavement plain | Redwood | Riparian forest 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. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Actinemys pallida southwestern pond turtle Reptiles Proposed Threatene d None BLM_S-Sensitive | CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern | IUCN_VU-Vulnerable | USFS_S-Sensitive There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Anniella stebbinsi Southern California legless lizard Reptiles None None CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern | USFS_S-Sensitive Broadleaved upland forest | Chaparral | Coastal dunes | Coastal scrub Generally south of the Transverse Range, extending to northwestern Baja California. Occurs in sandy or loose loamy soils under sparse vegetation. Disjunct populations in the Tehachapi and Piute Mountains in Kern County. Variety of habitats; generally in moist, loose soil. They prefer soils with a high moisture content. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Scientific Name Common Name Taxon Group Federal List State List Other Status Habitats General Habitat Microhabitat Presence/ Absence Arizona elegans occidentalis California glossy snake Reptiles None None CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern Patchily distributed from the eastern portion of San Francisco Bay, southern San Joaquin Valley, and the Coast, Transverse, and Peninsular ranges, south to Baja California. Generalist reported from a range of scrub and grassland habitats, often with loose or sandy soils. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Aspidoscelis hyperythra orange-throated whiptail Reptiles None None CDFW_WL-Watch List | IUCN_LC-Least Concern | USFS_S-Sensitive Chaparral | Cismontane woodland | Coastal scrub 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: termites. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Aspidoscelis tigris stejnegeri coastal whiptail Reptiles None None CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern Found in deserts and semi-arid areas with sparse vegetation and open areas. Also found in woodland and riparian areas. Ground may be firm soil, sandy, or rocky. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Charina umbratica southern rubber boa Reptiles None Threatene d IUCN_VU-Vulnerable | USFS_S-Sensitive Meadow & seep | Riparian forest | Riparian woodland | Upper montane coniferous forest | Wetland Found in a variety of montane forest habitats. Previously considered morphologically intermediate, recent (2022) genomic analysis clarifies individuals from Mt Pinos, Tehachapi Mts, and southern Sierra Nevada are southern rubber boa. Found in vicinity of streams or wet meadows; requires loose, moist soil for burrowing; seeks cover in rotting logs, rock outcrops, and under surface litter. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Coleonyx variegatus abbotti San Diego banded gecko Reptiles None None CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern Chaparral | Coastal scrub Coastal and cismontane Southern California. Found in granite or rocky outcrops in coastal scrub and chaparral habitats. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Crotalus ruber red-diamond rattlesnake Reptiles None None CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern | IUCN_LC-Least Concern | USFS_S-Sensitive Chaparral | Mojavean desert scrub | Sonoran desert scrub Chaparral, woodland, grassland, and desert areas 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. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Diadophis punctatus modestus San Bernardino ringneck snake Reptiles None None USFS_S-Sensitive 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 veg. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Scientific Name Common Name Taxon Group Federal List State List Other Status Habitats General Habitat Microhabitat Presence/ Absence Phrynosoma blainvillii coast horned lizard Reptiles None None BLM_S-Sensitive | CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern | IUCN_LC-Least Concern Chaparral | Cismontane woodland | Coastal bluff scrub | Coastal scrub | Desert wash | Pinon & juniper woodlands | Riparian scrub | Riparian woodland | Valley & foothill grassland Frequents a wide variety of habitats, most common in lowlands along sandy washes with scattered low bushes. Open areas for sunning, bushes for cover, patches of loose soil for burial, and abundant supply of ants and other insects. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Thamnophis hammondii two-striped gartersnake Reptiles None None BLM_S-Sensitive | CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern | IUCN_LC-Least Concern | USFS_S-Sensitive Marsh & swamp | Riparian scrub | Riparian woodland | Wetland Coastal California from vicinity of Salinas to northwest Baja California. From sea to about 7,000 ft elevation. Highly aquatic, found in or near permanent fresh water. Often along streams with rocky beds and riparian growth. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. Thamnophis sirtalis pop. 1 south coast gartersnake Reptiles None None CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern Artificial standing waters | Marsh & swamp | Riparian scrub | Riparian woodland | South coast flowing waters | South coast standing waters | Wetland Southern California coastal plain from Ventura County to San Diego County, and from sea level to about 850 m. Marsh and upland habitats near permanent water with good strips of riparian vegetation. There is no suitable habitat on site. This species does not have the potential to be present. APPENDIX C View of ruderal habitat. View from the northeast corner facing west. View of ruderal habitat on eastern portion of site. View from near the northwest corner of the site facing east. View of ruderal habitat on eastern portion of the site along Citrus Ave. View from the northeast corner facing south. APPENDIX D Soil Map—San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California (Property Line) Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 3/24/2025 Page 1 of 3 37 7 4 4 8 0 37 7 4 5 0 0 37 7 4 5 2 0 37 7 4 5 4 0 37 7 4 5 6 0 37 7 4 5 8 0 37 7 4 6 0 0 37 7 4 6 2 0 37 7 4 4 8 0 37 7 4 5 0 0 37 7 4 5 2 0 37 7 4 5 4 0 37 7 4 5 6 0 37 7 4 5 8 0 37 7 4 6 0 0 37 7 4 6 2 0 457950 457970 457990 458010 458030 458050 458070 458090 458110 458130 458150 458170 457950 457970 457990 458010 458030 458050 458070 458090 458110 458130 458150 458170 34° 6' 41'' N 11 7 ° 2 7 ' 2 1 ' ' W 34° 6' 41'' N 11 7 ° 2 7 ' 1 2 ' ' W 34° 6' 36'' N 11 7 ° 2 7 ' 2 1 ' ' W 34° 6' 36'' N 11 7 ° 2 7 ' 1 2 ' ' W N Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 11N WGS84 0 50 100 200 300 Feet 0 15 30 60 90 Meters Map Scale: 1:1,040 if printed on A landscape (11" x 8.5") sheet. Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION Area of Interest (AOI) Area of Interest (AOI) Soils Soil Map Unit Polygons Soil Map Unit Lines Soil Map Unit Points Special Point Features Blowout Borrow Pit Clay Spot Closed Depression Gravel Pit Gravelly Spot Landfill Lava Flow Marsh or swamp Mine or Quarry Miscellaneous Water Perennial Water Rock Outcrop Saline Spot Sandy Spot Severely Eroded Spot Sinkhole Slide or Slip Sodic Spot Spoil Area Stony Spot Very Stony Spot Wet Spot Other Special Line Features Water Features Streams and Canals Transportation Rails Interstate Highways US Routes Major Roads Local Roads Background Aerial Photography The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:24,000. Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California Survey Area Data: Version 16, Aug 30, 2024 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Mar 17, 2022—Jun 12, 2022 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. Soil Map—San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California (Property Line) Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 3/24/2025 Page 2 of 3 Map Unit Legend Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI TvC Tujunga gravelly loamy sand, 0 to 9 percent slopes 4.7 100.0% Totals for Area of Interest 4.7 100.0% Soil Map—San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California Property Line Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 3/24/2025 Page 3 of 3