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Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc. CalVTP Project-Specific Analysis and Addendum Augustin Bernal Community Park Fuel Reduction November 2025 A-75 MITIGATION MEASURES APPLICABLE? (Y/N) TIMING IMPLEMENTING ENTITY VERIFYING/ MONITORING ENTITY Preliminary and post-treatment surveys would be conducted that would assess the condition and acreage of Alameda whipsnake core scrub habitat. Post-treatment conditions would be assessed to ensure that there is no overall loss of habitat function within Alameda whipsnake core scrub. It should be noted that scrub is a transitional habitat types and, over time, canopy in these areas grows taller and denser, and larger tree species such as oak and madrone are naturally recruited and become increasingly dominant. Without any intervention, over a long period of time, scrub communities would naturally convert to woodland and forested habitat. Thoughtful treatment of select areas that incorporates retention of scrub islands suitable for Alameda whipsnake core scrub is expected to be more effective in retaining key core scrub habitat for Alameda whipsnake than complete inaction in these areas. This is consistent with Alameda whipsnake habitat protections described in CalVTP MM BIO-2b. Listed Avian Species If it is infeasible to avoid vegetation treatment within nesting season, only manual treatment would be permitted and a RPF or biological monitor would be available on-site during treatment activities. If work occurs within the vicinity of an active nest, MM BIO-2b requires flagging areas for avoidance and establishing no-work buffers. MM BIO-2b also states: “A qualified RPF, biologist, or biological technician will be required to monitor the effectiveness of the no-disturbance buffer around the nest, den, burrow, or other occurrence during treatment.” No trees containing raptor nests would be removed; trees containing golden eagle nests would not be removed pursuant to the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. MM BIO-2b: Avoid Mortality, Injury, or Disturbance and Maintain Habitat Function for Other Special-Status Wildlife Species (All Treatment Activities) If other special-status wildlife species (i.e., species not listed under CESA or ESA or California Fully Protected, but meeting the definition of special-status as stated in Section 3.6.1 of the Program EIR) are observed during reconnaissance surveys (conducted pursuant to SPR BIO-1) or focused or protocol-level surveys (conducted pursuant to SPR BIO-10), the project proponent would avoid or minimize adverse effects to the species by implementing the following: Initial Treatment: Y Treatment Maintenance: Y Prior to and during The City of Pleasanton The City of Pleasanton