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City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Draft EIR Biological Resources FirstCarbon Solutions 3.3-29 https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480016/EIR/3 - Draft EIR/21480016 Sec03-03 Bio Resources.docx • A mechanism whereby the RMP shall be funded in perpetuity. Such a mechanism would be the establishment by the applicant of a non-wasting endowment, funded by the applicant and/or through monthly Homeowner Association (HOA) fees. MM BIO-1b Avoidance and Minimization Measures for the California Red-legged Frog Avoidance and Minimization Conduct protocol-level California red-legged frog (CRLF) surveys or assume presence on-site. Implementation of the following measures, partially summarized below, shall be taken during construction to avoid harm or mortality to individual CRLF. • Conduct protocol-level CRLF surveys or assume presence on the site. • Prior to the start of construction, an approved qualified Biologist will train all construction personnel regarding habitat sensitivity, identification of special- status species, and required practices. • Pre-construction surveys shall be conducted to ensure that CRLF are absent from the construction area. If CRLF are present, they shall be relocated by a qualified Biologist. • The construction zone shall be cleared, and silt fencing shall be erected and maintained around construction zones to prevent CRLF from moving into these areas. • A Biological Monitor shall be present on-site during times of construction, such as any impacts to the creek, to ensure no CRLF are harmed, injured, or killed during project buildout. EACCS-specific CRLF Avoidance Minimization Measures: • If aquatic habitat is present, a qualified Biologist shall stake and flag an exclusion zone prior to activities. The exclusion zone shall be fenced with orange construction zone and erosion control fencing (to be installed by construction crew). The exclusion zone shall encompass the maximum practicable distance from the work site and at least 500 feet from the aquatic feature wet or dry. • A qualified Biologist shall conduct pre-construction surveys prior to construction activities (before groundbreaking). If individuals are found, work shall not begin until they are moved out of the construction zone to a United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) or California Department of Fish and Wildlife CDFW-) approved relocation site. • A Service-approved Biologist shall be present for initial ground-disturbing activities. • If the work site is within the typical dispersal distance (contact USFWS/CDFW for latest research on this distance for species of interest) of potential breeding habitat, barrier fencing shall be constructed around the worksite to prevent