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RESOLUTION NO. 90-4 11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A WORK PROGRAM FOR A COASTAL SAGE SCRUB RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carl
desires to provide for appropriate land use planning for area
the City that may contain protected or sensitive wild
habitat; and
WHEREAS, Coastal Sage Scrub is a habitat type which
recently been identified as sensitive due to the presence of
California Gnatcatcher, which is a candidate for federal lis
as an endangered species; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carl
intends to approach the task of planning for Coastal Sage s
areas of the City in an orderly and comprehensive manner;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the
Council as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and corrc
2. That the attached Work Program is hereby appro
and staff is directed to pursue it with appropriate reports
to the City Council, as described therein.
3. That an Advisory Group on Coastal Sage S
Resource Conservation is hereby authorized for the duratio:
the Work Program. The Advisory Group's composition and du
are described in the Work Program.
4. That staff is authorized to distribute a req
for Statement of Qualifications to obtain a consulting biolo
to prepare a Coastal Sage Scrub Resource inventory, as descr
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of
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day of November , 1990 by the following vote, to wit: 3
City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, on the -
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AYES: Council Members Lewis, Larson, Mamaux and Pettine
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ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Cyerk
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COASTAC SAGE SCRUB RE!WURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
(CSSRMP) WORK PROGRAM
PHASE I
TASK 1
ADVISORY GROUP FORMATION
LA. Establish Advisory Group to advise staff and consultants during the preparation of the CSSRM
The responsibilities of the Advisory Group would consist of:
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Represent their agencylorganization in the development of the CSSRMe
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;
Assist in identifying funding mechanisms for acquisition of land and long-te~
management of resources;
Provide information on habitat that should be preserved;
Provide information on proposed public and private projects that would be affected by 1
CSSRMP.
The committee membership would consist of the members listed in Attachment A.
1.B. The Advisory Group could form subcommittees, as needed. Possible subcommittees could inch
Policy formation;
Data collection;
Environmental review
Legal adequacy; and
Funding mechanisms.
Meetings of the Advisory Group (or subcommittees) would be scheduled on a periodic basis. 1
meetings would be properly noticed and open to the public in accordance with the Brown Acl
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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CITYCOUNCIL =ATUS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO HIRE CONSULTANT AND TO PRa
PHASE II
TASK 4
BACKGROUND AND GOAIS
4.A. Prepare background report on City’s existing Open Space planning efforts and how it relates
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
TASKS
BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT INYENTORY
5.A. Prepare a Regional Overview report describing major habitat types and CSS distribution in S
Diego Region.
RESPONSIBILITY - City Environmental Consultant
City Biological Consultant
5.B. Prepare a Local Setting report, using existing data, of major habitat types and CSS distributi
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
5.c. Data Collection
1. CSS distribution identification
(a) Aerial photo interpretation (City/SANDAG photos)
(b) Map CSS areas
(c) Field verification
(1) CSS structure and composition
(2) Species composition
(3) Topographic influences
(4) Disturbance recovery (naturaUman-made)
(5) Habitat viability (corridors, regional connections)
RESPONSIBILITY - City Biological Consultant
City Staff
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2. SANDAG Data
(a) Constrained Lands (tabular data/maps)
@) Land Use Inventory (tabular data/maps)
RESPONSIBILITY - City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
3. CSS Dist&bution Map Preparation
(a) Data to be mapped
(1) Property boundaries
(2) LFMP Zone boundaries
(3) Dedicated biologicahon-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, et
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
Comdors
Regional connections
2. External effects
(a) Adjacent land uses
(b) Human Activity
(c) CompatibleMon-compatible activities
(a) Acceptabldnon-acceptable activities
@) Extent of allowable encroachment
(a) General Plan Land Use and Conservation Elements
ExistinglPlanned land uses
(b) Growth Forecasts
(c) Local Facilities Management Plans
5. Advisory Group Review
3. Internal effects
4. Land use considerations
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 within i
habitat. Report will include externauintemal 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 otl
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 review a
comment upon completion of the Peer Review.
RESPONSIBILITY - City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
TASK 6
CITY COUNCIL STATUS REPORT AND RECOMMXNDATXON TO PROCEED
PHASE IEI
TASK 7
LEGALFRAMEWORK
7.A. Establish Legal Framework for CSSRMP
1. Research legal framework within which the CSSRMP would be structured.
2. Establish legal parameters for preparation of CSSRMP.
RESPONSIBILITY - City Attorney
City Staff
TASK 8
FUNDING"S
8.A. Identify Sources of Funding for Implementation of CSSRMP
1. Identify Public Agency fund availability
2. Identify private fund availability
3. Determine requirements to obtain funding
RESPONSIBILITY - City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
TASK 9
RESOURCE MANAGJ%MENT PLAN
9.A. Determine Opportunity and Constraint Areas
1. Identify areas where
(a) Biologically defensible habitat exist
(b) Existing habitat that could be restored
(c) Minimum size of habitat areas
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(d) Buffer area requirements
RESPONSIBILITY - City Biological Consultant
2. Areas should be+ wherever practical, contiguous with existing legal boundaries
City Staff
City Environmental Consultant
3. Advisory Group Review
9.B. Land Use Impact Analysis
1. Identify land uses within potential Habitat Preservation Areas by land use designati
and/or existing use.
2. Assess direct and indirect impacts of various land uses on proposed Habitat Preservati
Areas.
(a) Direct impacts - include loss of habitat through removal or degradation, activit
(b) Indirect impacts - activities that decrease the long-term viabilie of habitat a
3. Identify special management areas where land uses should be restricted because of th
that physically or behaviorally disrupt species occupying the habitat.
occupying species.
potential for direct or indirect impacts to habitat areas.
RESPONSIBILITY - City Biological Consultant
City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
9.C. Advisory Group Review
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EUBlTAT PRESERVATION RECOMMENDATIONS
10.A. Prepare Habitat Preservation Recommendations
1. Identify habitat areas currently protected
(a) Acceptable land usebuman activities
(b) Extent of allowable encroachment
2. 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 usebuman activities
3. Identify appropriate buffer areas
4. Identify connecting corridors and regional connections
5. Identify habitat areas where development should be allowed if compensation made
6. Identify areas where development can occur without impacts to habitat
habitat loss.
RESPONSIBILITY - City Biological Consultant
City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
7. Advisory Group Review
1O.B. Habitat Preservation Areas Map
1. Mapped on a suitable City base map
2. Map would consist of
(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
1o.c. Implementation Strategy for Habitat Preservation
1. Finalize goals of CSSRMP
RESPONSIBILITY - Advis0l-p Group
City Staff
2. Acquisition of habitat
(a) Mechanism (Purchase/Easement/Other)
(b) Ownership (Citymon-profit/Other)
(c) Funding
1. Habitat Improvement
(a) Types of improvement
(b) Responsibility
(c) Funding
2. Habitat Management
(a) PubliJPrivate responsibilities
(b) Level of management required
(c) Funding
3. Buffer areas
(a) Extent
(b) Compatible activities
RESPONSIBILITY - City Biological Consultant
City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
4. Advisory Group Review
TASK 11
ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING
11.A. Conduct public scoping meeting to determine extent of environmental review
11.B. Issue Notice of Preparation (NOP) notifying interest agencies and parties of type of environmen
document which will be prepared for the proposed adoption of a Coastal Sage Scrub Resoul
Management Plan.
RESPONSIBILITY - City Environmental Consultant
City Staff
TASK 12
CITY COUNCIL STATUS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO PROCEED
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PHASE lV
TASK 13
COASTAL SAGE SCRUB RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PIAN -
13.A. Prepare Final CSSRMP Document
1. Compile reports prepared for Tasks 4 through 12
2. Edit document
RESPONSIBILITY - City Environmental Consultant
City Biological Consultant
City Staff
3. Advisory Group Review
TASK 14
FINALENyIRoNMENTALDo<=uMENTs
14.A. EA/Negative Declaration or EIR/EIS Document
1. Project defined as the CSSRMP Plan (Task 13)
2. Public review
3. Prepare final Weg.Dec. or EIIUEIS
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ADVISORY GROUP "BJDZSEIP
CiW 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 tire agency assistance requested, if needed.
Federal, State and Local Aeencies
U.S. 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)
RESPONSIBILJTY - Technical AdvicelRegional Perspective
Consultants
CITY ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANT
RESPONSIBILITY - Management of CSSRMP - Prepare draft Of CSSRMP
CITY CONSULTING BIOLOGIST
RESPONSIBILITY - Technical & Field Studies - Assist in preparing draft of CSSRMP
Environmental Ol-ganizations
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
(2 selected from following organizations) -
Audubon Society
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation
Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation
Friends of Lake Calaveras
League of Women Voters
Shoreline Protection Organization
Sierra Club
RESPONSIBIW - Local Environmental Interests
RESPONSIBILITY - Regional Environmental Interests
SO. CALIF, WILDLIFE HABITAT CONSERVATION DISCUSSION GROUP (1 REPRESENTATN
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Peer Review OtTeChnical Studies
California Native Plant Society
Fish & Wildlife Service Working Group
Western Field Ornithologists
RESPONSIBILITY - Review of Technical Study Adequacy
Propem Owner/Devehrnent Industry
PROPERTY OWNER
(1 Large/l Small property owner)
RESPONSIBILITY - Ownership Interests
(1 Largdl Small Development Company)
RESPONSIBILITY - Development Interests
DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY
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