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<br />Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc. <br />CalVTP Project-Specific Analysis and Addendum <br />Augustin Bernal Community Park Fuel Reduction <br />November 2025 <br />A-8 <br /> <br /> <br />STANDARD PROJECT REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE? <br />(Y/N) TIMING IMPLEMENTING <br />ENTITY <br />VERIFYING/ <br />MONITORING <br />ENTITY <br />No fire ignition (nor use of associated accelerants) would occur within 50 feet of <br />listed plants, riparian habitat or aquatic features, or any identified sensitive <br />species or habitat. <br />In habitat suitable for Alameda whipsnake suitable winter retreats (e.g., within <br />native scrub habitat, rock outcrops within approximately 50 feet of scrub <br />habitat), as determined by a qualified biologist, prescribed burning would not <br />occur between approximately November 1 and March 31 (as determined by a <br />qualified biologist based on temperature and weather conditions) in order to <br />avoid potential disturbance of hibernating Alameda whipsnake. <br />Prescribed burning and pile burning would be restricted to when temperatures <br />are conducive to Alameda whipsnake movement, which is typically when soil <br />surface temperatures reach 66 °F (19 °C; Hammerson 1979). <br />SPR AQ-4 Minimize Dust <br />To minimize dust during treatment activities, the project proponent would <br />implement the following measures: <br />• Limit the speed of vehicles and equipment traveling on unpaved areas <br />to 15 miles per hour to reduce fugitive dust emissions, in accordance <br />with the CARB Fugitive Dust protocol <br />• If road use creates excessive dust, the project proponent would wet <br />appurtenant, unpaved, dirt roads using water trucks or treat roads with <br />a non-toxic chemical dust suppressant (e.g., emulsion polymers, organic <br />material) during dry, dusty conditions <br />o Any dust suppressant product used would be environmentally <br />benign (i.e., non-toxic to plants and would not negatively <br />impact water quality), and its use would not be prohibited by <br />CARB, EPA, or the SWRCB. <br />o The project proponent would not over-water exposed areas <br />such that the water results in runoff <br />Initial <br />Treatment: Y <br />Treatment <br />Maintenance: <br />Y <br />During <br />The City of <br />Pleasanton/ <br />Contractor <br />The City of <br />Pleasanton