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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Tm- WORK PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES '7 CONSERVATION
CIT' PLAN
ADOPT Resolution No. yfl*&/l , APPROVING the Work Progra establishing an Ad Hoc Advisory Conunittee on Coastal Sag6 Resource Management, and authorizing staff to issue a Requc Statement of Qualifications for consulting services to prc vegetation and habitat inventory.
ITEM EXPLANATION
The concept of a Coastal Sage Scrub Resource Management P:
first presented to the City Council on June 19, 1990. 1
time, the City Council authorized staff to proceed wi
initial steps of this planning effort and appropriated ! from the Contingency Reserve to cover anticipated expenses primary task of the initial step consisted of developing t Program including a detailed budget and a schedule for corn of the work.
The original impetus was a concern for the Cal
Gnatcatcher, a species of bird which is a candidate for
listing as an endangered species. As the process evolved, become clear that a more multi-specfies and multi-habitat a should be employed. Therefore, the program as now propose identify most of the biologically significant wildlife that exists within the City of Carl.sbad with special emph the Gnatcatcher habitat.
As part of the initial step, staff called for a meeting interested agencies and individualts. The meeting was July 27, 1990. Approximately 150 people attended the m representing various cities, counties, federal and state w agencies, environmental organizations, property ownei concerned citizens. The concensus of the meeting was Coastal Sage Scrub Resource Management Plan for the ( Carlsbad would offer a number of benefits and should be pi
Following the July 27 meeting, staff held several disc with representatives of the wildlife agencies in an ef better understand their requirements for such a plan. plan is to accomplish its intended purposes, it must mc the approval of these wildlife agencies. Valuable infc was gained in these discussions a:nd incorporated into t Program.
The Draft Work Program is now ready for consideration by. Council; however, it should not yet be considered comr final. An important component of the Work Program Advisory Group which is described in Task 1 of the Drz
Program. The proposed membership of the Advisory Commit
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listed in Attachment A of the Draft Work Program, stated in of the agencies and organizations that would be invited t a representative. It would be most effective to ha1
Advisory Group's input on the Work Program prior to fina it. The Work Program in its present form provides thc Council with sufficient information to allow a decisj
considerations in this decision will be the expected cos
benefits, as outlined below.
This type of plan is a relatively new approach to dealin wildlife habitat. There are few defined processes or proc to follow. To a great extent, the City and the other ag will be inventing the process as it proceeds. In view uncertainty inherent in this type of endeavor, staf structured the Work Program in phases so that there are s
decision points at which the City Council will be able to
the progress and determine whether to proceed further.
program could be discontinued at the end of any phase
appears that costs are becoming excessive or if the antic
benefits are not being realized.
Projected Costs. The largest expenditure will be fc services of a biological consultant to prepare a dc
vegetation inventory map of the vacant land in the City. will involve examination of existing maps and aerial photc followed by field verification. When completed, the ma indicate the locations and acreage of the various habitat that are of concern to the wildlife agencies. The cost c
work is estimated to be approximately $200,000.
A more precise cost figure will be possible when the respol
the Statements of Qualifications are received. At that t:
Council. can determine whether or not to proceed wi.
inventory, and if the decision is made to proceed, how tl should be funded. Several funding alternatives exist, in( City funding in full or in part, upfront funding by one ( major property owners/developers, a special fee for proc applications on land which may contain sensitive h; financial assistance from conservation organizations, combination of these and other methods. Other costs to ca:
the Work Program will include a substantial amount of sta to oversee the consultant's work and to provide support Advisory Group.
Reauest for Statement of Qualifications for Bio
Consultant. It is important to select a biological con,
who possesses the necessary qualifications to perform th
and who has no conflict of interest in terms of repre
property owners or developers whose property may be incll
the mapping. It is recommended that staff prepare the for Statement of Qualifications and distribute it to a
list of consultants who are known to possess the
qualifications.
whether to proceed with the next phases of work. F
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Expected Benefits. A number of benefits are anticipate( the successful completion of this Work Program. The fir: most concrete is the consideration of the wildlife agenc. determining mitigation for City projects which may impact h, areas. Projects such as Cannon Road, Rancho Santa Fe Roac
the Municipal Golf Course require review and approval 1
wildlife agencies. The Work Program will help id
appropriate areas to carry out mitigation for habitat
impacted by these projects. The agencies have also ind that they may be able to adjust the amount of mitigation re1 of these projects in view of the City's substantial expent of time and funds for the habitat inventory/mapping, as 1 the result is still within their guidelines for acce
mitigation. Since the mitigation requirements for these pr
have not yet been determined, it is not possible at this t indicate how much adjustment may be possible. The Work F will also contribute to a stronger cooperative relationshi the agencies, which will be of benefit to current and pro j ects .
A second area of benefit will be the generation of infor needed for the update of the General Plan and the Open planning effort. Both of these ongoing programs wil: valuable use of the vegetation and habitat information in to determine development constraints, appropriate are? development, and areas for designation as permanent open for wildlife purposes.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the staff recommendation would result in no imn
expense to the City. Potential future costs to the City hz
been determined, but a cost estimate has been provided.
the results of approving the staff recommendation will k
precise identification of costs and funding sources.
EXHIBITS
1. City Council Resolution No. yfle41/
2. Draft Work Program for Coastal Sage Scrub Rc
Management Plan
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RESOLUTION NO. 90-41 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 01
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A WORK PROGRAM FOR A COASTAL SAGE SCRUB RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of C
desires to provide for appropriate land use planning for a
the City that may contain protected or sensitive w
habitat; and
WHEREAS, Coastal Sage Scrub is a habitat type wk
recently been identified as sensitive due to the presence
California Gnatcatcher, which is a candidate for federal
as an endangered species; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of C
intends to approach the task of planning for Coastal Sag
areas of the City in an orderly and comprehensive manner
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by tl
Counci.1 as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and c(
2. That the attached Work Program is hereby aF
and staff is directed to pursue it with appropriate repor
to the City Council, as described therein.
3. That an Advisory Group on Coastal Sage
Resource Conservation is hereby authorized for the dura
the Work Program. The Advisory Group's composition and
are described in the Work Program.
4. That staff is authorized to distribute a
for Statement of Qualifications to obtain a consulting bi
to prepare a Coastal Sage Scrub Resource inventory, as de
in the Work Program.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting
City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, on the
day of November , 1990 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Larson, Mamaux and Pettir
NOES: None
ABSENT : Council Member Kulchin
ABSTAIN : None
ATTEST:
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ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City C\eerk
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CllY OF CARISBAD
COASTAL SAGE SCRUB RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
WORJC PROGRAM (Cf=RMP)
PHASE I
TASK 1
ADVISORY GROW FORMATION
l.A. Establish Advisory Group to advise staff and consultants during the preparation of the CSS
The responsibilities of the Advisory Group would consist oE
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6. Assist in identifying funding mechanisms for acquisition of land and lonl
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Represent their agency/organization in the development of the CSSRMP;
Review and finalize work program;
Review of products submitted by consultant(s) and staff;
Suggest policies to implement the CSSRMP;
Assist in identifying the legal framework of the CSSRMP;
management of resources;
Provide information on habitat that should be preserved;
Provide information on proposed public and private projects that would be affected
CSSRMP.
The committee membership would consist of the members listed in Attachment A.
The Advisory Group could form subcommittees, as needed. Possible subcommittees could ir
Policy formation;
Data collection;
Environmental review
Legal adequacy; and
Funding mechanisms.
Meetings of the Advisory Group (or subcommittees) would be scheduled on a periodic bas
meetings would be properly noticed and open to the public in accordance with the Brown
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TASK 2
SELECTION OF ClTY CONSULTING BIOLOGIST
2.A. Issue Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
RESPONSIBILITY - City Environmental Consultant
Biologist Qualifications
San Diego field experience
Coastal Sage Scrub Habitat survey experience
No current or recent work for developers who are active in Carlsbad
2.B. Select consulting biologist
RESPONSIBILITY - Planning Director with Advisory Group recommendation
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TASIT 3
CITY COUNCIL STATUS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO Bl[RE CONSULTANT AND TO P
PHASE II
TASK 4
BACKGROUND AND GOAIS
4.A. Prepare background report on City’s existing Open Space planning efforts and how it rela
resource management
RESPONSIBILITY - City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
4.B. Establish goals of the Coastal Sage Scrub Resource Management Plan.
RESPONSIBILITY - Advisory Committee
City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
TASK 5
BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT INVENTORY
5.A. Prepare a Regional Overview report describing major habitat types and CSS distribution
Diego Region.
RESPONSIBILITY - City Environmental Consultant
Prepare a Local Setting report, using existing data, of major habitat types and CSS distri
in Carlsbad.
1. Map CSS areas by vegetation type
2. Map sensitive species sightings
3. Use City base with properties & LFMP Zones
4. Advisory Group review
RESPONSIBILITY - City Environmental Consultant
City Biological Consultant
City Staff
City Biological Consultant
5.B.
5.c. Data Collection
I. CSS distribution identification
(a) (b) Map CSS areas
(c) Field verification
Aerial photo interpretation (CityEANDAG photos)
(1) CSS structure and composition
(2) Species composition
(3) Topographic influences
(4) Disturbance recovery (naturaVman-made)
(5) Habitat viability (corridors, regional connections)
RESPONSIBILITY - City Biological Consultant
City Staff
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2. SANDAGData
(a) Constrained Lands (tabular data/maps)
(h) Land Use Inventory (tabular data/maps) RESPONSIBILITY - City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
3. CSS Distribution Map Preparation
(a) Data to be mapped
(1) Property boundaries
(2) LFMP Zone boundaries
(3) Dedicated biologicaVnon-biological open space
(4) Committed development areas
(5) Proposed development areas
(b) Digitize mapped data (SANDAG)
(c) Produce data maps/ tables (SANDAG)
(1) Coastal Sage Scrub habitat
(2) Overlays
Ownership
Land Use Designation
Constrained (steep slope, dedicated open space, committed to development
RESPONSIBILITY - City Biological Consultant
Environmental Consultant
SANDAG
City Staff
5.D. CSS Habitat Analysis
1. CSS resources
(a) Structure and composition
(b) Species composition
(c) Topographic considerations
(d) Recovery from disturbance
(e) Habitat viability
Various locations
Corridors
Regional connections
2. External effects
(a) Adjacent land uses
(b) Human Activity
(c) Compatible/Non-compatible activities
(a) Acceptablehon-acceptable activities
(b) Extent of aiiowable encroachment
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(b) Growth Forecasts
(c) Local Facilities Management Plans
5. Advisory Group Review
3. Internal effects
4. Land use considerations
General Plan Land Use and Conservation Elements
Existing/Planned land uses
RESPONSIBILITY - City Biological Consultant
City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
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5.E. Habitat Resource Report
1. Prepare report describing the Coastal Sage Scrub habitat and species diversity withi
habitat. Report will include externavinternal effects and land use considerations.
RESPONSIBILITY - City Biological Consultant
City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
2. Peer Review
The Habitat Resource Report will be distributed to Peer Review Group composed of
Biologists and wildlife professionals for review and comment.
RESPONSIBILITY - City Biological Consultant
City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
3. Advisory Group Review
The Habitat Resources Report will be distributed to the Advisory Group for revie1
comment upon completion of the Peer Review.
RESPONSIBILITY - City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
TASK 6
ClTY COUNCIL STATUS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO PROCEED
PHASE III
TASK 7
LEGAL FRAMEWORJC
7.A. Establish Legal Framework for CSSRMP
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Research legal framework within which the CSSRMP would be structured.
Establish legal parameters for preparation of CSSRMP.
RESPONSIBILITY - City Attorney
City Staff
TASK 8
FUNDINGMECHANISMS
8.A. Identify Sources of Funding for Implementation of CSSRMP
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2. Identify private fund availability
3.
Identify Public Agency fund availability
Determine requirements to obtain funding
RESPONSIBILITY - City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
TASK 9
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
9.A. Determine Opportunity and Constraint Areas
1. Identify areas where
(a) Biologically defensible habitat exist
(b)
(c)
Existing habitat that could be restored
Minimum size of habitat areas
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(d) Buffer area requirements
Areas should be, wherever practical, contiguous with existing legal boundaries
RESPONSIBILITY - City Biological Consultant
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City Staff
City Environmental Consultant
3. Advisory Group Review
9.B. Land Use Impact Analysis
Identify land uses within potential Habitat Preservation Areas by land use design
and/or existing use.
Assess direct and indirect impacts of various land uses on proposed Habitat Presen
Areas.
(a) Direct impacts - include loss of habitat through removal or degradation, act that physically or behaviorally disrupt species occupying the habitat.
(b) Indirect impacts - activities that decrease the long-term viability of habita occupying species.
Identify special management areas where land uses should be restricted because ol
potential for direct or indirect impacts to habitat areas.
RESPONSIBILITY - City Biological Consultant
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City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
9.C. Advisory Group Review
TASK 10
HABITAT PRESERVATION RECOMMENDATIONS
10.A. Prepare Habitat Preservation Recommendations
Identify habitat areas currently protected
(a) Acceptable land usehuman activities
@) Extent of allowable encroachment
Identify unprotected habitat areas to be protected
(a) Acceptable land usehuman activities
(b) Extent of allowable encroachment
(a) Size of buffer area required (b) Appropriate land use/human activities
Identify connecting corridors and regional connections
Identify habitat areas where development should be allowed if compensation mz
habitat loss.
Identify areas where development can occur without impacts to habitat
RESPONSIBILITY - City Biological Consultant
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3. Identify appropriate buffer areas
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City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
7. Advisory Group Review
1O.B. Habitat Preservation Areas Map
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2. Map would consist of
Mapped on a suitable City base map
(a) Biological resource data
(b) Existing land uses
(c) General PladZoning designation
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RESPONSIBILITY - City Biological Consultant
City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
3. Advisory Group Review
Implementation Strategy for Habitat Preservation
1. Finalize goals of CSSRMP
RESPONSIBILITY - Advisory Group
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City Staff
2. Acquisition of habitat
(a) Mechanism (Purchase/Easement/Other)
(b) Ownership (CityDJon-profit/Other)
(c) Funding
1. Habitat Improvement
(a) Types of improvement
(b) Responsibility
(c) Funding
2. Habitat Management
(a) Publidprivate responsibilities
(b) Level of management required
(c) Funding
(a) Extent
(b) Compatible activities
RESPONSIBILITY - City Biological Consultant
3. Buffer areas
City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
4. Advisory Group Review
TASK 11
ENVIR0"TAL SCOPING
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11.B.
Conduct public scoping meeting to determine extent of environmental review
Issue Notice of Preparation (NOP) notifying interest agencies and parties of type of environi
document which will be prepared for the proposed adoption of a Coastal Sage Scrub Re
Management Plan.
RESPONSIBILITY - City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
TASK 12
CITY COUNCIL STATUS WORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO PROCEED
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PHASE IV
TASK 13
COASTAL SAGE SCRUB RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN DOCUMENT
13.A. Prepare Final CSSRMP Document
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2. Edit document
Compile reports prepared for Tasks 4 through 12
]RESPONSIBILITY - City Environmental Consultant
City Biological Consultant
City Staff
3. Advisory Group Review
TASK 14
FINALENVIRONMENTALDOCUMENTS
14A. Megative Declaration or EIR/EIS Document
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2. Public review
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Project defined as the CSSRMP Plan (Task 13)
Prepare final EA/Neg.Dec. or EIWEIS
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ADVISORY GROUP MEMBERSHIP
City Staff
PLANNING DIRECTOR (Representative)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPRESENTATIVE (Don Rideout)
CITY ENGINEER (Representative)
CITY ATTORNEY (Representative)
CITY FIRE CHIEF (Representative)
RESPONSIBILITY - Management Oversight of CSSRMP
RESPONSIBILITY - Administrative Management of CSSRMP
RESPONSIBILITY - Engineering Dept. Coordination
RESPONSIBILITY - Review of CSSRMP Documents
RESPONSIBILITY - Technical Advice on Fire Management
Note: Other fire agency assistance requested, if needed.
Federal, State and Local Azencies
US. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE (Representative)
RESPONSIBILITY - Technical Advice & Document Review
CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF FISH & GAME (Representative)
RESPONSIBILITY - Technical Advice & Document Review
COASTAL COMMISSION (Representative)
RESPONSIBILITY - Review of CSSRMP for Coastal Issues
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG)
RESPONSIBILITY - Technical Advice/Regional Perspective
consdtants
CITY ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANT
RESPONSIBILITY - Management of CSSRMP - Prepare draft of CSSRMP
RESPONSIBILITY - Technical & Field Studies
CITY CONSULTING BIOLOGIST
- Assist in preparing draft of CSSRMP
Environmental Organizations
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL 0 RGANIZATIO NS
(2 selected from following organizations) -
Audubon Society
Agua IHedionda Lagoon Foundation
Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation
Friends of Lake Calaveras
League of Women Voters
Shoreline Protection Organization
Sierra Club
RESPONSIBILITY - Local Environmental Interests
RESPONSIBILITY - Regional Environmental Interests
SO. CAL1F.WILDLIFE HABITAT CONSERVATION DISCUSSION GROUP (1 REPRESENT1
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Peer Review of Technical Studies
California Native Plant Society
Fish & Willdlife Service Working Group
Western Field Ornithologists
RESPONSIBILITY - Review of Technical Study Adequacy
Pro perty Chvner/Develo~ment Indmm
PROPERTY OWNER
(1 Large/l Small property owner)
RESPONSIBILITY - Ownership Interests
(1 Large/l Small Development Company)
RESPONSIBILITY - Development Interests
DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY
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