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July 17, 2022
Ken Litzinger, CFO
San Luis Obispo Non-profit Housing Corporation
487 Leff Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Email: KLitzinger@haslo.org
Biological Resources Summary for the 1422 Monterey Mixed-Use Affordable & Senior Housing Project
1422 Monterey Street, City of San Luis Obispo, California
JBD Environmental Consulting (JBD) is pleased to submit this Biological Resources Summary for the 1422
Monterey Mixed-Use Project located on Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APN) 001-137-015 and 001-137-
013, in the City of San Luis Obispo, California. It is our understanding San Luis Obispo Non-profit Housing
Corporation intends to submit a request for a discretionary setback exception from the City of San Luis
Obispo (City) due to the encroachment into the 20-foot setback associated with a drainage channel on
the property. This Biological Resources Summary was prepared to comply with Section 17.17.030 of the
City Zoning Regulations, Creek Setbacks, which establishes setback distances for different classes of
creeks in the City limits.
This report documents the existing conditions of the drainage channel and 100-foot buffer (Assessment
Area), identifies sensitive biological resources that represent potential constraints associated with a
discretionary setback exception, and provides recommendations to address any potential constraints
associated with the setback exception.
Project Location and Description
The proposed project is located at 1422 Monterey Street in the City of San Luis Obispo, California and
has been assigned APN 001-137-015 and 001-137-013. The parcels are depicted on the San Luis Obispo,
California United States Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle and are within the
Central Coast Watershed, Hydrologic Unit Code Number 18060006 (USGS, NHD, 2022).
The Assessment Area is specifically located west of the intersection of Monterey Street and California
Boulevard (Appendix A). The approximate center of the Assessment Area on the property is
35°17'10.56"N, 120°39'18.56"W (WGS-84 datum). The property is in an urban landscape and is
surrounded by existing commercial development, residences, and paved roads.
The proposed mixed-use project will include 4,366 square foot of commercial space, 44 low-income
family residential units (building 1), 56 senior residential units (building 2), two palm street duplexes,
and a parking structure. Building 1 will occupy a footprint of 10,071 square feet, building 2 will occupy a
footprint of 8,046 square feet, both duplexes will occupy a combined footprint of 2,800 square feet, and
the parking structure will occupy a footprint of 11,966 square feet.
The northeastern corner of building 2 will encroach onto the 20-foot setback associated with an
unnamed drainage channel located on the northern boundary of the property.
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Methodology
This Biological Resources Summary consisted of a review of relevant literature followed by a
reconnaissance-level field survey. Queries of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) (2022), and the California Native Plant Society (CNPS)
Online Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California (2022) were conducted to obtain
comprehensive information regarding state and federally listed species as well as other special status
species considered to have potential to occur within 3-miles of the Assessment Area. This was
determined to be a sufficient search radius around the site to identify special status and/or sensitive
resource that could potentially occur on the project site. Other sources of information about the site
included aerial photographs, topographic maps, geologic maps, climatic data, and project plans.
In addition, the following resources were reviewed for information about the property and regional
vicinity:
• Aerial photographs of the property and vicinity (Google Earth, 2022);
• USFWS Critical Habitat Portal (2022a);
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) IPaC list of federally listed species with potential to occur
within the project site and vicinity, included as (2022b);
• USFWS National Wetlands Inventory Online Wetlands Mapper (USFWS, 2022c); and
• CNPS California Rare Plant Rank (CRPR) list of sensitive plant species reported to occur within
the San Luis Obispo, California USGS 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle (2022);
Regulatory authority over biological resources is shared by Federal, State, and local authorities. Primary
authority for regulation of general biological resources lies within the land use control and planning
authority of local jurisdictions (in this instance, the City of San Luis Obispo). Therefore, the following
resources were also reviewed:
• City Tree Protection Policies
• City Zoning Regulations
• Conservation and Open Space Element
JBD principal biologist Jamie Deutsch conducted a field reconnaissance survey on April 13, 2022. The
survey was conducted to document the existing site conditions and to evaluate the potential for
presence of sensitive biological resources, including sensitive plant and animal species, sensitive plant
communities, potentially jurisdictional hydrologic features, and habitat for nesting birds protected by
Federal and State laws.
The habitat requirements for each regionally occurring special status species were assessed and
compared to the type and quality of the habitats observed on the property during the field survey.
Sensitive species were eliminated from consideration as having potential to occur on site due to lack of
suitable habitat, lack of suitable soils/substrate, and/or knowledge of regional distribution.
An inventory of all plant and animal species observed was compiled (Appendix C).
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Existing Conditions
This section summarizes the literature review and field survey results. The summary includes a
description of vegetation communities/land cover types, soils, hydrologic features, and general wildlife.
Vegetation/Land Cover Types
Vegetation communities land cover types documented in the Assessment Area include non-native
annual grassland, blackberry scrub, and developed/landscaped areas. Vegetation was classified and
mapped during the April 13, 2022 survey to characterize the Assessment Area and is discussed in more
detail below. Appendix A provides a map of these features.
Habitat characterizations were based on the classification systems presented in A Manual of California
Vegetation, Second Edition (MCV2; Sawyer et al., 2009) and Preliminary Description of Terrestrial
Natural Communities of California (Holland, 1986); but have been modified slightly to most accurately
reflect the existing site conditions. California Vegetation (Holland and Keil, 1995) and California Wildlife
Habitat Relationships (CWHR) were also referenced for describing the habitat types on the subject
property. Plant species nomenclature and taxonomy used for the Assessment Area follow treatments
within Baldwin et al. (2012).
Annual Grassland
Annual grassland occurs on the southwestern side of the Assessment Area. This vegetation community
displays evidence of frequent disturbance and very few native plants were observed. Non-native annual
grasses dominate and include slender wild oat (Avena barbata), foxtail brome (bromus madritensis), and
red brome (Bromus rubens). This area provides habitat for a variety of small mammals, including pocket
gopher (Thomomys bottae) and California ground squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi).
The non-native grassland habitat type within the site, as described by Holland (1986), corresponds most
closely with the Bromus (diandrus, hordeaceus) - Brachypodium distachyon Herbaceous Semi-Natural
Alliance described in MCV2 (Sawyer et al., 2009).
Blackberry Scrub
The banks around the channel are dominated by elm leaf bramble (Rubus ulmifolius var. anoplothyrsus)
with intermittent trees and shrubs consisting of Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus) and tree of
heaven (Ailanthus altissima). Understory herbaceous species higher up on the bank include non-native
herbs such as common sow thistle (Sonchus oleraceus) and bristly ox tongue (Helminthotheca echioides).
Lower on the bank, umbrella plant (Cyperus involucratus) and tall flat sedge (Cyperus eragrostis) were
also observed.
The blackberry habitat type within the site, as described by Holland (1986), corresponds most closely
with the Rubus armeniacus - Sesbania punicea - Ficus carica Shrubland Semi-Natural Alliance described
in MCV2 (Sawyer et al., 2009).
Developed/Landscaped
Developed/landscaped areas are largely devoid of vegetation and include parking lots, roads, and
structures. Landscaping is present around the perimeters and includes landscaped trees and shrubs such
oleander (Nerium oleander), bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus), Peruvian pepper trees (Schinus mole),
and coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia).
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Developed areas are not classified in the MCV2 classification system (Sawyer et al., 2009) or the Holland
classification system (Holland, 1986), but are included in the CDFW CWHR as Urban (Mayer and
Laudenslayer, 1988).
Soils
The NRCS Web Soil Survey delineates one soil map unit within the Assessment Area: Concepcion loam, 5
to 9 percent slopes (USDA-NRCS 2022). This moderately well drained soil consists of alluvium derived
from sedimentary rock. Depth to the water table is more than 80 inches and these soil types have a
runoff class of very high. Site-specific soil observations are generally consistent with those mapped by
the NRCS Web Soil Survey.
Hydrologic Features
An above-ground open channel enters the Assessment Area via an underground box culvert and is open
for approximately 35 feet prior to entering another box culvert and running belowground. Outside the
Assessment Area, the channel connects to the City’s mainline which runs down Monterey Street. It is
assumed the mainline eventually connects to San Luis Obispo Creek.
The above-ground channel section shows evidence of past human alteration, including banks
stabilization activities and vegetation trimming/removal. Due to the presence of a rocky substrate,
vegetation is sparse within the bed of the channel. Water in the channel is predominately fed by urban
development runoff, landscaping, and stormwater runoff upslope of the Assessment Area. The channel
is mapped an “open channel” in the City’s Storm Drain Utility Grid Map and is part of the City’s MS4
which primarily flows underground.
The width of the low-flow channel ranges from three to six feet, with an average depth of three inches.
Ordinary high-water mark (OHWM) indicators include a break in bank slope, change in vegetation cover,
change in average sediment texture, and the presence of bed and bank. Wetland vegetation, hydric
soils, and wetland hydrology were all documented in the channel.
The channel may be considered waters of the U.S. under Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401, and
could be subject to USACE and RWQCB jurisdictions. The channel contains a defined bed and bank as
well as riparian understory; therefore, it may also be subject to CDFW jurisdiction which includes the
channel and riparian habitats up to the top of the bank.
Sensitive Resources
Local, state, and federal agencies regulate special status species and other sensitive resources and
require an assessment of their presence or potential presence to be conducted on-site prior to the
approval of any proposed development on a property. This section discusses sensitive resources in the
regional vicinity and evaluates the potential for the Assessment Area to support other sensitive
resources. Assessments for the potential occurrence of special status species are based upon known
ranges, habitat and/or soil requirements for the species, species occurrence records from the CNDDB,
species occurrence records from other sites in the vicinity of the project site and the condition of
habitats present on the property.
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Special Status Plant Species
Special status plant species are defined as the following:
• Plants listed or proposed for listing as threatened or endangered under the Federal Endangered
Species Act (FESA) (50 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Section 17.12 for listed plants and
various notices in the Federal Register for proposed species).
• Plants that are candidates for possible future listing as threatened or endangered under the
FESA.
• Plants that meet the definitions of rare or endangered species under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15380).
• Plants considered by CNPS to be “rare, threatened, or endangered” in California (CNPS Ranks
1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B).
• Plants listed or proposed for listing by the State of California as threatened or endangered under
the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) (14 California Code of Regulations [CCR] Section
670.5).
• Plants listed under the California Native Plant Protection Act (California Fish and Game Code
Section 1900 et seq.).
• Plants considered sensitive, rare, or otherwise protected by local agencies or jurisdictions
No special status plants were observed in the Assessment Area during the field survey. There are
multiple CNDDB occurrences of special status plants in the regional vicinity of the property; however,
the disturbed nature of the site does not provide suitable habitat for any of the special status plants
known to occur. Due to the lack of suitable habitat, implementation of a creek setback exception would
not result in additional impacts to special status plants.
Special Status Wildlife Species
Special status animal species are defined as the following:
• Animals listed or proposed for listing as threatened or endangered under the FESA (50 CFR 17.11
for listed animals and various notices in the Federal Register for proposed species).
• Animals that are candidates for possible future listing as threatened or endangered under the
FESA.
• Animals protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 United States Code [USC] Section
703-711) and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 USC Section 668).
• Animals that meet the definitions of rare or endangered species under CEQA (State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15380).
• Animals listed or proposed for listing by the State of California as threatened and endangered
under the CESA (14 CCR 670.5).
• Animal species of special concern to CDFW.
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• Animal species that are fully protected in California (California Fish and Game Code, sections
3511 [birds], 4700 [mammals], and 5050 [reptiles and amphibians]).
• Native birds, nests, and eggs under California Fish and Game Code sections 3503 and 3503.5
No special status animals, or sign thereof, were documented in the Assessment Area during the field
survey. The open channel contains marginally suitable habitat for the following special status reptiles
and amphibians known to occur in the regional vicinity.
• California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii) – Federal Threatened and State Species of Special
Concern
• Western pond turtle (Actinemys (=Emys) marmorata) – State Species of Special Concern
• Coast range newt (Taricha torosa) – State Species of Special Concern
The channel does not contain suitable breeding habitat for these species and there is no riparian
corridor connecting the above-ground channel section to suitable breeding habitat. Therefore, the
potential for occurrence is very low. If these species were to occur, the potential for occurrence is
limited to the channel and surrounding vegetation which could provide foraging and/or basking habitat.
Foraging and basking habitat are not anticipated to be affected as the channel and surrounding riparian
vegetation occur outside the disturbance footprint. Project related disturbance associated with
construction of Building 2 will occur up to the curb bordering the parking lot on the southwest side of
the channel. The parking lot does not contain suitable habitat for these species. Therefore, no direct
impacts to potentially suitable foraging or basking habitat are expected. Indirect impacts to potential
foraging habitat and water quality will be avoided with the implementation of Avoidance and
Minimization Recommendation 2 described below.
The remaining species documented by the CNDDB within the regional vicinity have highly specialized
habitat requirements that are not present in the Assessment Area. This conclusion is based upon known
ranges, habitat preferences for the species, and species occurrence records in the vicinity of the
property from the CNDDB.
Nesting Birds
No large trees suitable for raptor nesting or roosting bats were observed within the Assessment Area. In
addition, no depilated structures potentially suitable for roosting bats were observed.
The property and immediate vicinity contain structures, trees and shrubs that provide suitable nesting
habitat for birds protected by CFGC (Section 3500). Several species of birds common to the area that
typically nest in the habitats found on the property, such as house finch, were detected during the
survey. Implementation of a creek setback exception may result in the removal of additional trees which
otherwise would have remained. Implementation of a creek setback exception would not result in
additional impacts to nesting birds with the implementation of Avoidance and Minimization
Recommendation 1 described below.
Sensitive Plant Communities
No CNDDB listed sensitive natural communities are present on the property. Implementation of a creek
setback exception would not result in additional impacts to sensitive plant communities.
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USFWS-designated Critical Habitats
No USFWS-designated critical habitat for federally threatened or endangered species occurs on the
property. Implementation of a creek setback exception would not result in additional impacts to critical
habitat.
Riparian Habitats
The Assessment Area contains riparian habitat, which may be under CDFW jurisdiction pursuant to
Section 1600 et seq. of the California Fish and Game Code. This habitat is limited to the blackberry
thicket lining the banks of the channel. The project has been designed to avoid this vegetation
community and no impacts are expected. Implementation of a creek setback exception would not result
in additional impacts to riparian habitat.
Federal and State Waters and Wetlands
Due to the presence of an OHWM and wetland characteristics, the channel meets the definition of a
USACE jurisdictional feature and may also be regulated by the RWQCB under both the Clean Water Act
and the Porter-Cologne Act. In addition, the channel, including associated riparian vegetation, meets the
definition of a CDFW-jurisdictional streambed. The project has been designed to fully avoid all
potentially jurisdictional areas. Indirect impacts which may occur as a result of a creek setback exception
would include impacts to water quality from earth moving activities. Implementation of a creek setback
exception would not result in additional impacts to Federal and State Waters and Wetlands with the
implementation of Avoidance and Minimization Recommendation 2 described below.
Resources Protected by Local Policies and Ordinances
The project would be required to comply with Section 17.17.030 of the City Zoning Regulations, Creek
Setbacks, which establishes setback distances for different classes of creeks. For the open channel, the
required setback is 20 feet. Zoning Regulations setbacks are defined in terms of the distances from the
top of bank or edge of riparian drip line, whichever is farther from the creek, that development is
permitted to occur. Building 2 will encroach a maximum of 13.9 feet into the 20-foot setback; therefore,
a discretionary setback exception will be requested from the City and suitable recommendations will be
implemented to reduce impacts to the channel as a result of the encroachment.
The City regulates tree removal within its jurisdiction under the Tree Ordinance No. 1544 2010 Series
(Section 12.24.090). Implementation of a creek setback exception may result in additional tree removal
or trimming on the subject property. If required by the City, a tree removal permit will be obtained from
prior to the onset of tree removal activities. A determination of applicability for Tree Ordinance No.
1544 2010 Series would have been necessary regardless of the creek setback exception. The City’s
Conservation and Open Space Element (COSE) includes goals that address biological resources. The
following COSE policies define the local regulatory setting in the Assessment Area: Policy 7.3.2 Species of
Local Concern and Policy 7.7.9 Creek Setbacks. Additionally, Chapter 12.08 Urban Water Quality
Management and Discharge Control from the City’s Municipal Code contains sections to protect water
quality.
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Avoidance and Minimization Recommendations
Nesting Birds
The following recommendation will be implemented to comply with Policy 7.3.2 and Appendix A from
the COSE:
Recommendation 1: Nesting Bird Avoidance and Minimization
• If work is planned to occur between February 1 and September 15, a qualified biologist will
survey the project area for nesting birds within one week prior to construction and/or
demolition activities beginning on site. If nesting birds are located on or adjacent to the work
area, they shall be avoided until the young have successfully fledged or the nest is no longer
deemed active. A non-disturbance buffer of 50 feet will be placed around non-listed, passerine
species, and a 250-foot buffer will be implemented for raptor species. All activity will remain
outside of that buffer until a qualified biologist has determined that the young have fledged or
that proposed construction activities would not cause adverse impacts to the nest, adults, eggs,
or young. If buffer zones are determined to be infeasible, a full-time qualified biological monitor
must be on-site to monitoring construction within the buffer zones to ensure active nests and
nesting birds are not impacted. If special-status avian species are identified, no work will begin
until an appropriate buffer is determined in consultation with the CDFW, and/or the USFWS.
Jurisdictional Waters
The following recommendation will be implemented to comply with Chapter 12.08 Urban Storm Water
Quality Management and Discharge Control from the City’s Municipal Code:
Recommendation 2: Implementation of Best Management Practices
• Prior to construction activities in areas within 20 feet of the channel, a setback area of 5-feet
from the outer edge of riparian vegetation will be fenced with orange construction fencing and
signed to prohibit entry. Once construction in the 20-foot setback is complete, the fencing may
be removed.
• To control sedimentation during and after project implementation, silt fencing shall be installed
adjacent to, and outside the orange construction fencing.
• During construction, no litter or construction debris shall be placed within the setback. All such
debris and waste will be picked up daily and properly disposed of at an appropriate site. In
addition, all project-generated debris, building materials, and rubbish will be removed from the
setback and from areas where such materials could be washed into the channel.
• Any substances which could be hazardous to aquatic species resulting from project-related
activities will be prevented from entering the channel.
• All refueling, maintenance, and staging of equipment and vehicles shall occur at least 50 feet
from the channel and in a location where a potential spill would not drain directly toward the
channel. Prior to the onset of work activities, a plan will be in place for prompt and effective
response to any accidental spills.
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Other Local Policies and Ordinances
The following recommendation will be implemented to comply with Section 17.17.030 of the City Zoning
Regulations:
Recommendation 3: Creek Setback Exception
• A discretionary setback exception will be requested from the City due to an encroachment of
13.9 feet into the 20-foot setback around the channel.
The following recommendation will be implemented to comply with Section 12.24.090 from the City
Tree Ordinance No. 1544 2010 Series:
Recommendation 4: Tree Removal Permit
• The City regulates tree removal within its jurisdiction. Implementation of a discretionary setback
exception may result in the removal of naturally occurring native trees. If trees will be removed,
a tree removal permit application will be submitted to the City.
Conclusion
The Assessment Area is highly disturbed and is surrounded by existing development. No special status
plants or animals are expected to be impacted as a result of the setback exception. Implementation of
Recommendation 2 will ensure compliance with Chapter 12.08 Urban Storm Water Quality
Management and Discharge Control from the City Municipal Code.
The Assessment Area and immediate vicinity provides nesting opportunities for birds protected under
CFGC. Implementation of Recommendation 1 will ensure compliance with Policy 7.3.2 and Appendix A
from the COSE.
Due to site constraints, the project will be required to enter 13.9 feet of the 20-foot setback required in
the City Zoning Regulations. Implementation of Recommendation 3 will ensure compliance with Section
17.17.030 of the City Zoning Regulations.
A discretionary setback exception may result in the removal of native trees. Implementation of
Recommendation 4 will ensure compliance with Section 12.24.090 from the City Tree Ordinance No.
1544 2010 Series.
Thank you for the opportunity to assist you with this important project. Please contact me if you have
any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
JBD Environmental Consulting, LLC
Jamie Deutsch, QSP/D
Principal Biologist
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References
Baldwin, B.G., D.H. Goldman, D.J. Keil, R. Patterson, T.J. Rosatti, and D.H. Wilken, editors. 2012. The
Jepson Manual: Vascular Plants of California, Second Edition. University of California Press.
Berkeley, California.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2022. List of Sensitive Natural Communities. April 4, 2022.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2022. California Natural Diversity Database, Rarefind V.
Accessed December 2021.
California Native Plant Society. 2022. Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants. V.8-03-0.39. Updated
online and accessed via: www.rareplants.cnps.org.
Google Earth. 2022. Available at: http://earth.google.com/
Sawyer, J. O., T. Keeler-Wolf, and J.M. Evens. 2009. A Manual of California Vegetation, Second Edition.
California Native Plant Society, Sacramento, California.
United States Department of Agricultural (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). 2022.
Web Soil Survey. Accessed December 2021.
https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/HomePage.htm.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1973. The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C 1531 et
seq.).
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2022a. Critical Habitat Portal. Available at:
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/report/table/critical-habitat.html
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2022b. Information for Planning and Consultation online project planning
tool. Available at: https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2022c. National Wetland Inventory Data Mapper Available at:
https://www.fws.gov/wetlands/Data/Mapper.html
United States Geological Survey. 2022. National Hydrography dataset. via The National Map.
https://viewer.nationalmap.gov/advanced-viewer/.
University and Jepson Herbaria, University of California, Berkeley. 2022. http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/.
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Appendix A – Site Maps
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Setback Encroachment
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Appendix B – Photographs
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Photograph 1. View northwest from Monterey Street of annual
grassland bordering southern side of open channel.
Photograph 2. View northeast of trees and pavement bordering
southwestern side of open channel
Photograph 3. View southwest of trees and pavement bordering
northeastern side of open channel
Photograph 4. View south of open channel and box culvert before
channel goes below ground.
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Appendix C – Plant and Animal Species
Observed Within the Assessment Area
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Scientific Name Common Name Status Origin (Native or
Introduced)
Plants
Trees
Ailanthus altissima Tree of Heaven None Introduced, Cal-IPC
Moderate
Callistemon citrinus Crimson bottlebrush None Introduced (Planted)
Juglans hindsii Northern California black walnut None Native
Nerium oleander Oleander None Introduced (Planted)
Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak None Native
Schinus molle Peruvian pepper tree None Introduced, Cal-IPC
Limited
Ulmus procera English Elm None Introduced (Planted)
Shrubs/Vines
Frangula californica California coffeeberry None Native
Rosa californica California wild rose None Native
Rosa chinensis China rose None Introduced
Rubus armeniacus Himalayan blackberry None Introduced
Rubus ulmifolius var. anoplothyrsus Elm leaf bramble None Introduced
Herbs
Brassica nigra Black mustard None Introduced, Cal-IPC
Moderate
Cyperus involucratus Umbrella plant None Introduced
Cyperus eragrostis Tall flatsedge None Native
Helminthotheca echioides Bristly ox-tongue None Introduced, Cal-IPC
Limited
Heterotheca grandiflora Telegraph weed None Native
Erodium cicutarium red-stemmed filaree None Introduced, Cal-IPC
Limited
Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium None Introduced
Sonchus oleraceus Common sowthistle None Introduced
Grasses
Avena barbata Slender wild oat None Introduced; Cal-IPC -
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Scientific Name Common Name Status Origin (Native or
Introduced)
Moderate
Bromus diandrus ripgut brome None Introduced; Cal-IPC -
Moderate
Bromus hordeaceus soft chess None Introduced, Cal-IPC
Limited
Bromus madritensis foxtail brome None Introduced
Bromus rubens red brome None Introduced; Cal-IPC -
High
Cynodon dactylon Bermuda grass None Introduced; Cal-IPC -
Moderate
Festuca myuros rattail fescue None Introduced; Cal-IPC -
Moderate
Wildlife
Carpodacus mexicanus house finch None Native
Cathartes aura turkey vulture None Native
Corvus brachyrhynchos American crow None Native
Otospermophilus beecheyi California ground squirrel None Native
Thomomys sp. Gopher (sign) None Native
Zenaida macroura Mourning dove None Native
CRPR – California Rare Plant Rank, defined in California Native Plant Society Online Inventory and CDFW California Natural Diversity Database.
Cal-IPC – California Invasive Plant Council