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Home My WebLink About04/15/2003, - SOIL TYPE DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE IRISH HILL NATURAL RESERVE Land Use Conservation Plan for the Irish Hills Natural Reserve Appendix 1 Soil Type Descriptions for the Irish dills Natural Reserve 29 Soil Descriptions Los Osos loams have developed on 13.5 acres of the IHNR in the eastern corner of the property. They occur above the sandstone and shale in the melange (Franciscan Formation). Los Osos clay loams appear dark grayish brown and fine textured at the surface. Underneath they are primarily brown to yellowish brown heavy clay loam. They have relatively slow permeability, are well drained, and have medium runoff. The effective rooting depth is 20 to 40 inches. The pH is slightly to medium acid to neutral. Vegetation is mostly annual grasses and forbs with some perennial grasses, coastal sagebrush (Artemisia californica), and coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia). Diablo complex soils are found in association with Los Osos soils on 32 acres on sloping land to the east of the IHNR. They are formed from weathered sandstone, shale, and conglomerate. The surface layers include brown gravelly loam underneath undecomposed leaves. Beneath is a light yellowish brown gravelly loam over bedrock. Maymen sandy loams have relatively slow permeability, are well drained, and have medium runoff. The effective rooting depth is approximately 15 inches, with a few large woody roots that grow through the rocky substrate to 60 inches in depth. Maymen soils are medium to strongly acidic. Vegetation is usually open stands of chaparral consisting of chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum), scrub oak (Quercus berberidifolia), and, in protected sites, scattered coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia). Cibo clays are found on 7.2 acres adjacent to Prefumo Creek in the northern region of the IHNR.. They develop primarily from shale and occur above Toro and Melange. The Cibo clays are dark brown cobbly clays over brown to dark brown heavy clay loam or clay. They develop through the weathering of basic igneous rocks. They have slow permeability, are well drained, and have medium to very rapid runoff. The effective rooting depth ranges from 20 to 40 inches. Cibo clays can be slightly acid to mildly alkaline. Cover is usually annual grasses and forbs. Gaviota soils are found on 20.5 acres in the northern/central region of the IHNR. They are a brown to dark grayish brown fine sandy loam, developed from light yellowish brown sandstone. They have moderately rapid permeability, are well drained, and have medium to rapid runoff. Their effective rooting depth is from six to 20 inches. They are medium acid to neutral. Uncultivated areas have a cover of annual grasses and forbs. Steeper areas usually have a cover of brush. Obispo-rock outcrop is the most common substrate type within the IHNR, and is found on 600.5 acres. These often support soils which are very dark gray at the surface. Beneath the top layer is black, yellowish brown, or olive colored serpentinite. This soil type has very slow permeability. Obispo rock-outcrops are very well drained and have rapid to very rapid runoff. Their effective rooting depth is between eight and 20 inches. Their pH ranges from moderately alkaline to neutral. The sparse vegetative cover on Obispo-rock outcrops and associated soils consists of scattered shrubs such as leather oak (Quercus durata), toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia), and sagebrush (Artemisia fasciculatum), as well as grasses and forbs. Henneke soils and clays associated with Obispo-rock outcrops often have a half- inch covering of fresh or partly decomposed leather oak leaf litter mixed with dark reddish brown very gravelly loam. Beneath this surface layer is brown, very cobbly or gravelly clay loam or clay over serpentinite. The permeability of these soils is moderately slow. They are somewhat excessively drained. They have an effective rooting depth of approximately ten to 20 inches. Their pH ranges from mildly to moderately alkaline. Lodo is a grayish brown to very dark grayish brown shaly clay loam over dark grayish brown hard shale. It has moderate permeability, is somewhat excessively drained, and has medium to rapid runoff. Lodo soils are found on 28.5 acres within the IHNR. The effective rooting depth is from four to 20 inches. It is slightly acid. Native vegetation is primarily chaparral, with some buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum) and scattered oaks (Quercus spp.). Naturalized cover includes annual grasses and forbs. Salinas soils are typically deep and well drained, formed in alluvium or weathered from sandstone and shale. Salinas soils are found on alluvial plains, fans, and terraces and have slopes of 0 to 9 percent. Within the IHNR Salinas soils are found on 7.3 acres adjacent to Prefumo Creek to the north of the property. They are found at elevations of 50 to 2,000 feet. The climate is dry subhumid mesothermal with cool to warm rainless summers with some fog and cool moist winters. Mean annual precipitation is 12 to 20 inches. They are well drained soils, with slow to medium runoff and moderately slow permeability. Concepcion soils are deep and moderately well drained, formed from weakly consolidated stratified alluvium or wind-deposited sandy material. Concepcion soils found on terraces adjacent to, or within several miles of the Pacific Ocean and are found on just 5.2 acres adjacent to Prefumo Creek within the IHNR. Slopes are 0 to 50 percent. The mean annual precipitation is about 17 inches and the mean annual air temperature is about 60 degrees F. Concepcion soils are on nearly level to steep terraces adjacent at elevations of is 40 to 200 feet. The climate is subhumid mesothermal with cool, rainless, but foggy summers, and cool moist winters. Land Use Conservation Plan for the Irish Hills Natural Reserve Appendix 2 Final Survey Report on the Wildlife Resources of the Irish Hills Natural Reserve 30 Final Survey Report on the Wildlife Resources of the Irish Bills Ecological Area k 0 w A m o . ` V 1 "�> O Prepared for. The City of San Luis Obispo Administration Department 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 September 17, 2002 Environmental 225 Prado Road,Suite D San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 (805)541-0310 FAX(805)541-0421 City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey Table of Contents Section Page Introduction................................................................................................................. 1 Project Description/Location........................................................................................ 1 Methodology ............................................................................................................... 4 Results .................................................................................................................. 5 Dominant Vegetative Communities..................................................................... 5 Scrub and Chaparral Habitat...................................................................... 7 Coast Live Oak Woodland Habitat............................................................. 9 GrasslandHabitat...................................................................................... 10 RiparianHabitat......................................................................................... 11 SensitiveHabitats...................................................................................... 13 WildlifeSurvey................................................................................................. 13 Birds .......................................................................................................... 13 Mammals .................................................................................................. 15 Reptiles...................................................................................................... 16 Amphibians................................................................................................ 17 Invertebrates.............................................................................................. 17 Discussion .................................................................................................................. 18 References.................................................................................................................. 20 ESLO2002-195 w Timm City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey List of Figures Figure Page 1. View of San Luis Obispo from the IHEA ............................................................. 1 2. View showing regional location of the IHEA........................................................ 2 3. View showing the IHEA boundaries.................................................................... 3 4. Major vegetative communities within the IHEA................................................... 6 5. Chaparral habitat in Prefumo Creek drainage..................................................... 7 6. View of scrub and chaparral habitat.................................................................... 7 7. Rare plants from chaparral area......................................................................... 8 8. Leopard lily from chaparral seep area................................................................. 8 9. Patch of Chorro Creek bogthistle in chaparral seep area.................................... 9 10. Coast live oak woodland habitat on north facing slope........................................ 9 11. Wildflowers blooming in live oak woodland edge area........................................ 10 12. Annual grassland habitat overlooking City.......................................................... 10 13. Prefumo Creek riparian habitat........................................................................... 11 14. Riparian habitat in unnamed Prefumo Creek tributary......................................... 12 15. Riparian habitat in upper part of Froom Creek ................................................... 12 16. Coulter willow stand in lower Froom Creek......................................................... 13 17. Bird species encountered during wildlife surveys................................................ 14 18. Mammals encountered during wildlife surveys.................................................... 15 19. Ringneck snake in Prefumo seep area............................................................... 16 20. Pacific tree frog froglet in willow leaf in chaparral seep area............................... 17 21. Callippe fritillary butterfly in chaparral area......................................................... 18 List of Tables Table Page 1. Bird species identified during wildlife surveys ..................................................... 14 2. Mammal species identified during wildlife surveys.............................................. 16 3. Reptile species encountered during wildlife surveys........................................... 17 Appendices Appendix A..................................................................... Updated Biological Inventory Appendix B..........................Sensitive Habitats and Special Status Species Locations ESLO2002-195 ii 40Tmim City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey Introduction The conservation of land as open space is a desirable and effective means of protecting sensitive natural resources. Conserving open space areas is also an important method available to municipal planners to assist in shaping the urban limits of the city,protecting scenic views, and providing outdoor recreational opportunities for local residents and visitors. Planners and officials for the City of San Luis Obispo have envisioned the creation of an open space greenbelt around the City and have actively pursued that objective. The creation of the Irish Hills Ecological Area(IHEA) is the result of efforts by the City to purchase, or negotiate conservation easements for,three contiguous parcels of land in the northeastern section of the Irish Hills. Prior to acquisition of the THEA by the City,the property and much of the surrounding area was privately owned so there is little available information regarding the wildlife resources within its boundaries. A diverse assemblage of wildlife habitats and a number of rare and special status plant and animal species are reported to occur in the rugged hills and serpentine ridges that overlook the City of San Luis Obispo(Figure 1). Site-specific information about the wildlife inhabiting the IHEA is essential to the development of a management plan that will provide recreational opportunities for area residents - and visitors while protecting -=— - sensitive habitats and special status species. This report presents the results of a wildlife Y ,tCS` ✓ survey conducted by TENERA V n o o biologists and is intended to provide City resource managers with site-specific information regarding wildlife resources Figure 1.view of the City of San Luis Obispo from the within the IHEA requisite to the ridge within the IHEA. development of a management plan. Site Location / Description The Irish Hills Ecological Area is located southwest of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, between Prefumo Canyon Road and the peaks along the southern perimeter of Froom Creek Canyon(Figures 2 and 3). The IHEA encompasses approximately 700 acres of wildlife habitat and is bordered to the south, east, and west by large areas of essentially undeveloped land. The northem boundary of the property is adjacent to residential developments in the Laguna Lake region of San Luis Obispo and rural homesites located in the hills north of Prefumo Canyon. Construction of both commercial and residential developments has been initiated on property adjacent to the easternmost corner of the IHEA. Four electrical utility towers located within the IHEA support power lines that span the property. Historically, land within the IHEA has ESL02002-195 1 of 20 0 4adl►m City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey 9701 Cn R Alto 4 SanJ' " Morro ay MORRO. BAY 5T'ATE PAR . tr7 i a4d - m L osaS , San ui 2F� ESE 4Rld �. T1 PA 134 I ' • r r 2r,� Bvchvn i 4 zo Location of l AV11a s ,; Survey Site Lk © v U3 tflA t G'iARD RES :FYJ� f'fzb 3 y u Grove city rr PI SV mrE REACH ' :ATE %,zHICUtA1k REtWEAT:flS ARSA Figure 2. View showing the regional location of the THEA. ESL02002-195 2 of 20 0 TEmEm City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey - l - 1 �r .;'Mine •r i. S - _ _ .. _.Oh', .Cn. .- `a' .. - . ';a"a�,+�.•+t%, * kit _': _ — _—_ I . .A G', U N A _- IH EA ; . V Boundary A .f ark Figure 3. View showing the boundaries of the THEA. ESLO2002-195 3 of 20 ® Timm City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey sustained limited use as rangeland and has been the location of some mining and prospecting activity. The 11MA is within the 84 square mile San Luis Obispo Creek watershed and encompasses sections of the Froom and Prefumo Creek drainages. The topography of the IHEA is steep and the soils in the area are predominantly shallow,rocky, and well drained. The water holding capacity of these soils is generally low, however, water may be present throughout the year in sections of creek channels and perched seep areas. More than two-thirds of the area within the IHEA is vegetated with mixed scrub/chaparral vegetation; however, grassland(annual and perennial),oak woodland, riparian(oak and willow), and eucalyptus woodland habitats are also present. Elevations within the IHEA range from around 160 feet to over 1,100 feet. Inside the northern boundary of the IHEA the topography rises steeply to elevations of 600 feet or more with the gradient being somewhat steeper in the Prefumo Canyon area than in the hills south of the Laguna Lake region of the City. The grade continues upward to a peak of 1,033 feet(in the west)before dropping abruptly into the Froom Creek Canyon. The topography then rises sharply out of Froom Canyon up the northern slopes of Mine Hill to an elevation of approximately 1,120 feet, the highest point within the IHEA. Methodology The wildlife survey of the THEA consisted of a general reconnaissance of the property followed by focused field surveys. The primary objective of the wildlife survey was to determine if listed or special status animal species were present on the property, however, all bird, reptile, amphibian, and mammal species observed or detected during the surveys were documented. Invertebrate surveys were not conducted, however, several invertebrate species observed during the wildlife survey are noted in this report. The locations of rare or unusual plants encountered were also recorded. A general reconnaissance of the MA was initially conducted to ascertain the composition and extent of major vegetative communities within its boundaries and to determine the best access points for subsequent survey efforts. Focused field surveys within each of the major vegetative communities/habitat types identified were then conducted to detect wildlife species. Focused surveys included canvassing the area by foot and conducting point surveys, nighttime spotlight surveys, and small mammal trapping surveys. Sampling was conducted in scrub/chaparral, oak woodland,riparian, and grassland habitats. Each of the major habitat types within the IHEA was canvassed thoroughly by foot during both day and nighttime surveys. Binoculars were used to aid in the detection and identification of wildlife species. Flashlights (four"D" cell batteries)were used in conjunction with binoculars during nighttime surveys. Wildlife species were identified through direct observation, calls, or sign such as tracks, scat, pellets,nests, or dens. Sampling was also conducted from various vantage points within each of the major habitat types by stationary observers. Points were sampled in the morning and/or evening during daylight hours for a duration of between 15 to 30 minutes. A limited number of ESLO2002-195 4 of 20 O Toon City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey points were also sampled between sunset and midnight. During point surveys the observer remained stationary and still, watching and listening for movement or calls. Riparian areas were surveyed using generally accepted methods for stream surveys (USFWS, 1997; Flosi 1998). TENERA biologists surveyed the stream reaches within the IHEA during both daylight and nighttime hours. The banks and surface of each stream were scanned with binoculars as surveyors moved slowly upstream. Bank vegetation was also searched. Nighttime surveys were conducted in the same manner except that flashlights were used in conjunction with binoculars to scan the shore and water for frogs (eye-shine). Some densely vegetated areas were not accessible and were not searched. Small mammal trapping was conducted in one grassland, two oak woodland,one riparian, and three chaparral habitat areas. A total of ten single Tomahawk live traps or Havahart live traps (trap size: 25.4 cm x 7.6 cm x 7.6 cm)were placed at various points within a sampling area. Traps were baited with peanut butter on bread or tortillas and left out for three consecutive nights in each sampling area. Traps were checked each morning and re-baited. The species and capture location was noted for each capture. All live captured animals were released. Results Wildlife surveys of the IHEA were conducted during June, July, and August 2002. Representative areas of scrub/chaparral, oak woodland, grassland, and riparian habitats were sampled using foot surveys,point surveys, spotlight surveys, and small mammal trapping. Pitfall trapping was not conducted to detect reptile and amphibian species and those species listed in this report are the result of observations made during reconnaissance surveys. A variety of birds, mammals,reptiles, and one amphibian species,were observed or detected during the surveys. Much of the IHEA is situated on rocky slopes that are relatively inaccessible due to dense vegetation. Wildlife observations in these areas were made from footpaths, game trails,and watercourses. Riparian and woodland areas overgrown with poison oak(Toxicodendron diversilobum) were avoided. Very little of the IHEA area south of Froom Creek was accessible for sampling because of the steep, densely vegetated slopes and/or thick stands of poison oak in the riparian corridor. Appendix A presents an updated list of flora and fauna identified as occurring within or directly adjacent to the IHEA. Dominant Vegetative Communities Four broadly defined native vegetative communities were identified during the reconnaissance of the IHEA as dominant habitat types. These included scrub/chaparral, oak woodland, grassland, and riparian habitats. Other vegetative communities encountered,but not sampled extensively, included coyote brush scrub,black sage scrub, and non-native eucalyptus woodland. These vegetative communities form a mosaic of wildlife habitat within the IHEA boundaries (Figure 4). The species composition, canopy height, and understory vegetation within each community appeared to vary considerably. Factors that likely account for this observed variability include soil type, location/exposure, and topography. TEN�� ESL02002-195 5 of 20 `� cn z a ca uN cD t c m 10 h E y L a B W N CL ti Baa 4fi e m _ x oN a x 10 J vgg J2 e 40 �' t7 con O / Baai v/ m _ S c N m O Y W d W a � ah t y U') J r N co Q O O N � 0 U cn W City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey Mixed scrub and chaparral vegetation dominated the rugged topography along the slopes and ridges of Prefinno and Froom canyons (Figure 5). The soils in these areas are listed on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) soils survey maps as Obispo-Rock outcrop complex 15 to 75 percent slopes. Obispo-Rock outcrop soils are composed of material weathered from serpentine rock and are generally shallow, with rooting depths of 8 to 20 Figure 5. Chaparral habitat in the Prefumo Creek inches. A number of plants that drainage showing diverse plant community. have adapted to survival in serpentine soils are considered sensitive or regionally rare. The available water capacity of Obispo-Rock outcrop soils is low and water runoff is rapid. The hazard of water erosion is listed as high to very high. Soils survey maps suggest that more than seventy five percent of the area within the THEA consist of Obispo-Rock outcrop complex soils (15 to 75 percent slopes). Other soil types listed within the IHEA boundaries include Los Osos-Diablo complex 15 to 30 percent slopes, Los Osos-Diablo complex 30 to 50 percent slopes, Lodo clay loam, 30 to 50 percent slopes, Gaviota sandy loam, 50 to 75 percent slopes, Salinas silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Lodo-Rock outcrop complex, 30 to 75 percent slope, and Diablo and Cibo clays, 30 to 50 percent slopes. These soils are present in relatively small areas (<50 acres) on the lower slopes along the northern boundary of the IHEA. They are composed of material weathered from sandstone, shale, red rock,mudstone,and sedimentary rocks. Soil depths range from shallow to very deep and most are described as well drained. Lodo-Rock outcrop complex soils (30 to 75 percent slope) are listed as being excessively drained. These soils support coast live oak woodland, oak-toyon woodland, live oak-California bay-laurel woodland, southern coastal scrub,black sage- California sagebrush scrub,mixed scrub and chaparral, grassland, and riparian vegetation. Scrub and Chaparral Habitat Scrub and chaparral vegetation occupies nearly 490 acres of the area within IHEA boundaries,making it the predominant natural community (Figure 6). Coyote brush and black sage scrub habitat vegetated an additional 22 acres of the IHEA. Although the species composition, density, and height of the community varied considerably,the Figure 6. Scrub and chaparral habitat within dominant vegetative components within the IHEA with Bishop's peak in background. ESLO2002-195 7 of 20 1 Twin City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey areas identified as scrub or chaparral habitats generally include: c Wedgeleaf ceanothus/buck brush(Ceanothus cuneatus var. cuneatus) c Chamise(Adenostoma fasciculatum) c Leather oak(Quercus durata) c Coast live oak(Quercus agrifolia) c Chaparral pea(Pickeringia montana) o Black sage (Salvia mellifera) c Toyon(Heteromeles arbutifolia) c Yucca(Yucca whipplei) c Coffeeberry(Rhamnus californica) o Coyote brush(Baccharis pilularis) c California sagebrush (Artemisia californica) o Monkeyflower(Mimulus spp.) Manzanita(Arctostaphylos spp.)was present in some chaparral areas but was not a dominant species. Leather oak is endemic to serpentine soils and was encountered extensively throughout the MA in scrub and chaparral habitats. Variations in the scrub and chaparral community appeared to be accounted for by differences in soils, exposure, and topography. Yucca was a dominant component of chaparral habitat on south facing slopes along the Froom Creek Canyon and the unnamed Prefumo Creek tributary. Two rare plant species,the Brewer's spineflower(Chorizanthe breweri) and the San Luis Mariposa Lily(Calochortus obispoensis), were identified in chaparral habitats within the THEA during surveys in June (Figure 7). � * T 1 At Figure 7.San Luis Mariposa Lily(Calochortus obispoensis)on left Figure 8.Leopard Lily and Brewer's spineflower(Chorizanthe brewers)center. (Lilium pardalinium var.) A number of seep areas were encountered in scrub/chaparral habitat within the IHEA. Water from these seeps descends hundreds of feet in some areas through watercourses carved into underlying serpentine rock. These seep areas undoubtedly constitute an important water source for the birds,mammals,reptiles, and amphibians and should be considered a sensitive habitat type. While the banks of these watercourses were lined with typical scrub/chaparral vegetation, a variety of common,unusual, and regionally rare plant species were also encountered. These included sneezeweed(Helenium puberulum), crimson columbine (Aquilegia formosa), leopard lily(Lilium pardalinum ESLO2002-195 8 of 20 0 4EIMEM City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey var.pardalinium), and Chorro Creek bogthistle(Cirsium fontinale var. obispoense) (Figures 8 and 9). The Chorro Creek bogthistle is listed as a federal and state endangered plant species. Patches of bogthistle were encountered at five different seep locations within the IHEA. ,�. Coast Live Oak Woodland Habitat Areas identified as coast live oak woodland occupy ` approximately 140 acres of the IHEA. As with scrub and chaparral habitats,the species composition, density, and height of the coast live oak community varies T considerably. The live oak woodland habitat identified during reconnaissance surveys is primarily present " along the hillsides and swales that face the north/northeast(Figure 10). Oak woodland habitat vegetates the slopes around riparian areas and grades upward to grassland or scrub/chaparral habitats. Generally, a mixed coast live oak-toyon community vegetates the drier upper slopes and a coast live oak- California bay-laurel community is present on lower Figure 9. Chorro Creek bog slopes adjacent to and within the riparian corridor. The thistle in Prefnmo Creek seep dominant species identified within coast live oak area woodland include: o Coast live oak(Quercus agrifolia) • California bay-laurel (Umbellularia californica) c Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) o Leather oak(Quercus durata) o Monkeyflower(Mimulus spp.) c Poison Oak(Toxicodendron diversilobum) o Coffeeberry(Rhamnus californica) c Bunch grass o Giant grass u Wood fern(Dryopteris arguta) o Maidenhair fern (Adiantum jordanii) , Very little of the coast live oak habitat located on the steep slopes south of the Froom Creek riparian corridor wassurveyed, however, visual surveys suggest that the area is a mixed coast live oak-California bay/toyon- leather oak community. Leather oak, a species �- endemic to serpentine soils, is reported to s? 4i comprise a significant component of the oak "' •='' woodland habitat in this area. No special Figure 10.Live oak woodland habitat on north status or regionally rare plants were identified facing slopes. ESL02002-195 9 of 20 City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey in coast live oak woodlands within the MEA, however, a variety of native wildflowers were observed blooming at the edge of oak woodlands and grasslands during June. These included Indian paintbrush(Castilleja affinis spp. aj}inis),hummingbird sage(Salvia spathacea), monkeyflower(Mimulus spp.), fairy lanterns (Calochortus albus), and deerweed(Lotus junceus)(Figure 11). These flowering plants provide an abundant seasonal nectar source for Figure 11. Wildflowers blooming at the edge of hummingbirds and butterflies within the live oak woodland during June. IHEA. Understory vegetation was generally sparse beneath the oak canopy but included poison oak,wood ferns,maidenhair ferns, and a variety of native bunch grasses. Grassland Habitat Grassland habitat is present in patches and discontinuous bands in the northeastern and north-central regions of the IHEA and occupies a combined area of approximately 46 acres (Figure 12). Areas identified as grassland habitat consist of a variable mixture of native and non-native grass species. Identification of the dominant grass species was not conducted in any grassland area. Generally however, grasslands along the lower slopes appeared Figure 12. Annual grassland habitat on the to be dominated by annual grasses. Several slopes above the Laguna Lake region of the woody shrubs and herbaceous plants were city. identified during reconnaissance surveys of grasslands, including: • Coyote brush(Baccharis pilularis) • California sagebrush(Artemisia californica) • Bush monkeyflower(Mimulus aurantiacus) • Poison Oak(Toxicodendron diversilobum) • Yellow star thistle (Centaurea solstitialis) • Deerweed(Lotus junceus) • Yarrow(Achillea millefolium) • Tarweed(Blepharizonia plumose) • Wild rose(Rosa californica) A wide variety of native wildflowers were observed blooming in grassland areas during June. These included mariposa lily(Calochortus spp.), club-haired mariposa lily ESL02002-195 10 of 20 0 Tomin City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey (Calochortus clavatus var. clavatus), California poppy(Eschscholzia californica), and blue dicks (Dichelostemma copitatum). Riparian Habitat A narrow band of riparian vegetation lines the streambanks along Prefumo Creek, Froom Creek,and the unnamed tributary of Prefumo Creek that flows past Sterling Drive. This riparian habitat occupies a total area of approximately 21 acres within the H-EA. The character of each of the three riparian corridors is distinctly different. Vegetation commonly encountered in riparian habitats includes: c Coast live oak(Quercus agrifolia) o California bay-laurel(Umbellularia californica) c Toyon(Heteromeles arbutifolia) o Sycamore(Platanus racemosa) o Arroyo willows (Salix lasiolepis) o Coulter willows(Salix coulteri) c Poison Oak(Toxicodendron diversilobum) o Blackberry(Rubus spp.) c Coffeeberry(Rhamnus californica) t . The main stem of Prefumo Creek is a relatively low gradient stream reach that was dry within 1HEA x--'' boundaries at the time of the surveys (Figure 13). However, surface water was present in upstream reaches of Prefiuno Creek adjacent to the northern boundary of the property. Riparian habitat in the main stem of Prefumo Creek was diverse, with a canopy of mature coast live oaks and sycamores (Platanus racemosa) shading much of the stream. The streambed was composed of small boulders, cobble, and sand. Arroyo willows (Salix lasiolepis) and numerous sycamore sprouts vegetated the sandbars and banks in sunnier areas. Understory vegetation included toyon,blue elderberry (Sambucus mexicana),blackberry(Rubus spp.),poison oak, coyote brush, and monkeyflower. Numerous introduced tree and plant species were noted in the Figure 13. Dry section of Prefumo Creek riparian corridor within the IHEA. These o Creek within the IREA. included blue gum(Eucalyptus globulus), Monterey IHEA. cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa), date palm(Phoenix dactylifera), fennel(Foeniculum vulgare), French broom(Genista monspessulana), and chicory(Cichrium intybus). The unnamed tributary to Prefumo Creek was a higher gradient stream than the main stem with a riparian corridor dominated in the lower reaches by California bay-laurels, coast live oaks, and toyon. Understory vegetation in the shade of these mature trees was ESL02002-195 11 of 20 Q�ldlt� City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey sparse but includes poison oak,wood ferns, and California blackberry(Figure 14). Intermittent surface water flow was present along the entire surveyed length of the tributary. The streambed in the lower section of the reach is composed of large boulders,bedrock, and cobble, and blanketed with leaf litter. The upper reaches of the tributary grade up into scrub/chaparral habitat where the banks are lined with chaparral vegetation and the stream channel is intermittently choked with dense stands of Coulter willows (Salix coulteri). The water quality in the stream appeared to be excellent and water temperatures in partially exposed pools remained a relatively cool 17.8° C (64°F) even on warm, sunny August afternoons. Chorro Creek bogthistle was encountered in the upper reaches of the unnamed tributary from 35°15.352 N; 120°42.613 W upstream to 35°15.336 N; 120°42.613 W. Crimson columbine was common in the upper region of this drainage. Figure 14.Riparian habitat in the Prefumo Creek tributary. The reach of Froom Creek situated within MEA boundaries is a rugged boulder-strewn stream channel with a moderate grade and intermittently flowing surface water. Coast live oaks and scrub/chaparral species vegetate its steep banks. The character of the riparian habitat within Froom Creek changes as the channel winds its way down the canyon. The riparian corridor in upper and middle sections of the reach supports mature coast live oaks, California bay-laurel, and an occasional young sycamore (Figure 15). The understory vegetation in this area was dominated by willows(Salix spp.),poison oak, and a variety of herbaceous plant species and grasses. In contrast,relatively few canopy trees were present in the lower section of the reach and the stream channel was overgrown with dense stands of arroyo willows, Coulter willows, and poison oak(Figure 16). Stream shading was essentially contiguous throughout the reach either from canopy trees or dense willow stands and water temperatures in the creek remained a cool 16.7° C (62°F). Water quality within the wetted areas of the stream channel appeared to be excellent. A road has been cut along the northern bank of the stream and significant wasting and erosion was evident in places. One invasive plant species,pampas grass (Cortaderia jubata),was present in a number of locations along the Froom Creek Figure 15. Riparian habitat in the upper reach of stream channel. Froom Creek ESL02002-195 12 of 20 ® Timis City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey Sensitive Habitats A number of areas were encountered during wildlife surveys that supported •' unusual or special status plant and animal species. These areas warrant consideration as sensitive habitats in r f. . the IHEA management plan because of �• � '`_ the potential for habitat degradation or J r direct adverse impacts that may result from increased use of the area. The location of the areas where unusual or Figure 16. Coulter willow stand in the lower reach special status species were encountered of Froom Creek. is presented in Appendix B. Wildlife Surrey The habitats identified within the IHEA support a diversity of wildlife species. Most of the species observed or detected during wildlife surveys were relatively common inhabitants of chaparral, oak woodland, grassland, and riparian habitats. Four special status wildlife species were identified during the surveys,the southwestern pond turtle (Clemmys marmorata pallida), white-tailed kite(Elanus leucurus), Morro shoulderband snail(Helminthoglypta walkeriana), and south-central California coast ESU steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus). Fishes were not a target of wildlife surveys,however, their presence was noted when they were encountered. Numerous steelhead (age classes:. 0+, 1+, and a few 2+)were observed in pools along Froom Creek and in the wetted reach of Pref imo Creek adjacent to the northern boundary of the IHEA. Speckled dace (Rhinichthys osculus)were also present in both creeks. A summary of the wildlife species identified within the IHEA during this survey is presented in the following section. General information relative to their observed distribution is included in the summary. Birds A wide variety of bird species were observed during surveys of the IHEA (Figure 17). Undoubtedly many more resident and migratory bird species would be detected with a more extensive seasonal sampling effort. A total of 68 bird species are listed as potentially occurring on or directly adjacent to the IHEA. Seventeen of these bird species have been previously observed/reported on the site. A total of 42 bird species were identified during this survey including six new species that had not been reported as potentially occurring within the IHEA and adjacent areas. These"new" species include the California thrasher(Toxostoma redivivum), greater roadrunner(Geococcyx californianus), canyon wren(Catherpes mexicanus),western wood-pewee (Contopus sordidulus),Allen's hummingbird(Selasphorus sasin), and white-tailed kite. Table 1 presents a list of the birds identified during the survey. ESL02002-195 13 of 20 0 4EEPIEEEt& City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey Figure 17.A variety of bird species were encountered in the IHEA including the white-tailed kite(left),Anna's hummingbird(center),and blue-gray gnatcatcher(right). A pair of white-tailed kites was observed within the IHEA on numerous occasions. The pair was most frequently encountered in the vicinity of the unnamed Prefumo Creek tributary, however, they were also seen foraging in grassland and chaparral areas. Nesting white-tailed kites are listed in the CNDDB as fully protected in California and as a migratory non-game bird of management concern by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS). Although no nest location was identified during surveys, it is likely that this pair has a nest either in the IHEA or on private land adjacent to the IHEA. Eucalyptus stands are commonly utilized by raptors and owls for roosting and nest sites. A large nest was observed in one eucalyptus tree within the Pref uno Creek riparian corridor and whitewash was present at the base of a number of trees, indicating frequent use by owls or raptors for roosting. A single great horned owl(Bubo virginianus)was observed in this area. Table 1. List of birds identified during wildlife surveys of the IHEA showing habitats in which the species were observed. Scrub Live Oak Scientific Name Common Name and Woodland Grassland ,Riparian Chaparral A helocoma californica Western scrub-'a Bubo vir inianus Great homed owl Buteo lineatus Red-shouldered hawk Buteo 'amaicensis Red-tailed hawk Calli a la califomice California quail Catherpes mexicanus Canyon wren Cal to anna Anna's hummingbird Carduelis psaltria Lesser goldfinch Carduelis tristis American goldfinch Carpodacus mexicanus House finch Cathartes aura Turkey vulture Conto us sordidulus Western wood-pewee Corvus brach rh nchos I American crow C anocitto stelleri Steller's'a ESL02002-195 14 of 20 `r3 Timin City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey Elanus leucurus White-tailed kite Em idonax difficilis Pacific-slope flycatcher Eu ha us c anoce halus Brewer's blackbird Falco s arvedus American kestrel Geococc x californianus Greater roadrunner Hirundo pyrThonta Cliff swallow Junco h emalis Dark-eyed 'unto Melos iza lincolnii Lincoln's sparrow Mimus Polyglottis Northern mockingbird Parus inomatus Plain titmouse Parus rufescens Chestnut-backed chickadee Passerculus sandwichensis Savannas arrow Picoides nuttaAli Nuttall's woodpecker Picoides pubescens Downy woodpecker Pi ilo crissalls Califomia towhee Pipilo erythrophthaimus Spotted towhee Polio Sla caerulea Blue-gray natcatcher Psaltriacus minimus Bushtit Regulus calendula Ruby-crowned kinglet Sa omis nigricans Black phoebe Selas horns sasin Allen's hummingbird Tach cineta bicolor Tree swallow 777tyomanes bewickii Bewick's wren Toxostoma redivivum California thrasher Tyto alba Bam owl Vireo huttoni Hutton's vireo Zenaida macroura Mouming dove Zonotrichia leuco h s White-crowned sparrow Mammals Twenty-six mammal species are listed as potentially occurring on or directly adjacent to the IHEA (Figure 18). Three of these species had been observed on the site prior to this r Figure 18. Mammal species encountered during wildlife surveys include the deer mouse (left)and mule deer(right). ESLO2002-195 15 of 20 QGb[1C311 City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey survey. A total of fourteen mammal species were observed or detected during the wildlife surveys (Table 2). Mule deer(Odocoileus herionus)were encountered in each of the habitat types sampled. Dusky-footed woodrats (Neotoma fuscipes) and woodrat nests were common in chaparral, oak woodland, and riparian habitats. Bats (Order Chiroptera) were observed in the Prefumo Canyon riparian corridor and adjacent grassland habitat, however the taxa of the observed bats could not be determined. California ground squirrels(Spermophilus beecheyi)were not encountered during surveys, however,were observed in disturbed areas directly adjacent to the IHEA. No special status mammals were observed or detected during the surveys. Scrub/chaparral and riparian habitats appeared to support the greatest diversity of mammal species. Table 2. List of mammals identified during wildlife surveys of the IHEA showing habitats in which the species were observed or detected. Scientirlc Name Common Name Scrub and Live Oak Grassland Riparian Cha acral Woodland _ Canis latrans Coyote Didelphis virginiana Virginia opossum Perom scus bo lei Brush mouse Perom scus califomicus Califomia mouse Perom scus maniculatus Deer mouse Procyon lotor Raccoon Lynx rufus Bobcat Mephitis mephitis Striped skunk Neotoma fusci es Dusky-footed woodrat Odocoileus herionus Mule deer S ermo hilus beeche i California groundsquirrel S lvila us bachmani Brush rabbit NT Thomom s bottae Botta's pocketgopher Urocyon cinereoargenteus Gray fox Reptiles u` Seventeen reptile species have been listed aszs? � o potentially occurring on or directly adjacent to the IHEA. Four of these species had been identified within the IHEA boundaries prior to this survey. ° Six reptile species were encountered during the IHEA wildlife survey including two species, the southwestem pond turtle(Clemmys marmorata pallida)and the ringneck snake (Diadophis punctataus), which had not been previously �f ' observed on the site(Figure 19). The reptile species identified during the survey are listed in Table 3. A juvenile southwestern pond turtle was encountered in a pool in the lower section of the Figure 19. Ringneck snake observed in surveyed reach of Froom Creek(35°15.020 N; Prefumo Canyon seep area. ESL02002-195 16 of 20 0 4IRdERA City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey 120°42.011 W). The southwestern pond turtle is listed as both a federal (FSC) and a California(CSC) special concern species. The western fence lizard(Sceloporus occidentalis)was the most commonly encountered reptile species and was present in all of the surveyed habitat types. Table 3. List of reptiles identified during wildlife surveys of the THEA showing habitats in which the species were observed. Scientific Name Common Name Scrub and Live Oak Grassland Riparian Chaparral Woodland Clemm s marmorata pallida. Southwestern pond turtle Crotalus viridis Westem rattlesnake Diado his punctataus Rin neck snake El aria multicarinatus Southem alligator lizard Pituo his melanoleucus Go her snake Scelo oras occidentalis Westem fence lizard Amphibians Six species of amphibians have been identified as potentially occurring on or directly adjacent to the IHEA. The Pacific tree frog(Hyla regilla)is the only amphibian species previously observed in the " IHEA and was the only amphibian encountered during this survey(Figure 20). Various life stages of the Pacific tree frog were present in and around Cal— pools in Froom Creek,Prefumo Creek, and upland � p seep areas in both drainages. Pools with more sun _ exposure supported a greater abundance of tadpoles than those located beneath dense canopy �1 cover. Amphibian larvae appeared to utilize algae ' in sunny pools for cover when the pool was 6� approached. Algae and leaf litter in the pools was re also an important food source for amphibian Figure Recently metamorphosed PPacificttree frog on willow leaf. larvae. Invertebrates A variety of invertebrates were identified during surveys of the THEA including one special status species, the Morro shoulderband snail(Helminthoglypta walkeriana). A small, incomplete snail test was found incidentally during the small mammal trapping effort. The test, subsequently identified as that of a Morro shoulderband snail,was found beneath a rock in a grassland area directly adjacent to a serpentine rock ridge. No live Morro shoulderband snails were encountered during surveys. The Morro shoulderband snail, or banded dune snail, is a federally endangered species for which critical habitat was designated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS) on February 7, ESL02002-195 17 of 20 0 41;Idmm City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey . 2001 (USFWS 2001). The HUA is situated .: more than six miles east of the three areas ie ✓ designated as critical habitat units for the species. Other invertebrates noted during surveys include the monarch butterfly(Dananus plexippus), Callippe Fritillary butterfly (Speyeria callippe), and tarantula wasp (Hemipepsis spp.) (Figure 21). Monarch butterflies often aggregate on eucalyptus trees while overwintering and wintering sites for the species are protected. Although eucalyptus Figure 21.Callippe fritillary butterfly in stands are present in two locations within the chaparral area near unnamed Prefumo IHEA, no overwintering sites were identified tributary. during surveys. Overwintering aggregations are,however, a seasonal occurrence and this survey was conducted during the wrong time of year to detect great numbers of monarch butterflies. The IHEA supports a diverse assemblage of dragonflies and damselflies (Order Odonata), which were observed in abundance near streams and seeps as well as in upland chaparral habitat. Damselfly (Suborder Zygoptera) nymphs were common in aquatic habitat within the IHEA along with numerous aquatic invertebrates including water striders (Family Gerridae), water boatman(Family Corixidae), and predatory species like the giant water bug(Family Belostomatidae), which may capture and eat tadpoles and small fishes. Discussion The results of this survey provide an informational foundation regarding the wildlife resources of the IHEA that may be built upon with subsequent surveys. A wide variety of common wildlife species and three special status animals were identified during the survey, however,the species list generated should not be construed as comprehensive. New species were being encountered and added to the list even near the end of the sampling period, although with greatly reduced frequency. Additional observations and trapping would undoubtedly reveal other species that were not detected during this survey. This is especially true of migratory birds and amphibians whose presence and/or activity may be seasonally influenced. Management of the IHEA as a City open space area will likely involve improving the accessibility of the site to area residents and visitors. Approximately seven miles of trails and roads currently exist within the IHEA boundaries. While increased use of the area by hikers and bicyclists will probably not significantly affect most of the plant and animal species, it may result in erosion or other adverse impacts to the rare and special status species (plant and animal)identified. The potential for erosion is high in Obispo-rock outcrop soils and minimizing erosion should be a primary management concern. Erosion from trails and roads in the Froom Creek drainage could fill or degrade pool habitat that is important to oversummering steelhead and southwestern pond turtles. Incorporating ESLO2002-195 18 of 20 ® TiNi dO City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey appropriate erosion control measures(e.g., water bars) into existing trails and roads, along with periodic maintenance, should help minimize erosion. New trails should be carefully planned and constructed to minimise erosion and route visitors away from sensitive habitats. Chorro Creek bog thistle was present in all of the seep areas encountered during the wildlife survey. Seeps may be attractive to IHEA visitors who may unknowingly trample or otherwise adversely impact the flora associated with these areas. This management concern also applies to chaparral areas and serpentine grasslands that support Brewer's spineflower and San Luis Mariposa lily. Interpretive signs could be erected along trails that pass near such areas to inform visitors about the sensitive nature of the habitat. The IHEA offers visitors scenic enjoyment and a relatively undisturbed and diverse natural area to explore. The area also presents a great opportunity for further ecological study. While it is unclear whether additional surveys of the IHEA would provide resource managers with useful information, several areas of study are worth mention. Seasonal bird surveys would likely detect a greater number of migratory bird species, some of which may be of management concern. Citizens groups like the local Audubon chapter may be able to provide experienced birders that could provide reliable observations on a seasonal basis. A seasonal sampling regime may also aid in the detection of more amphibian species by sampling at times of the year when amphibians are more active. Pitfall traps were not utilized during this survey but would offer a potentially effective means of sampling amphibians, as well as reptiles and small mammals. Potential habitat for both crevice dwelling and tree dwelling bats is present in the MA. Bat identification is difficult without mist nets or special auditory equipment. Because of concern about declining bat populations, a survey of IHEA bats and identification of potential roost sites would be a useful undertaking. Finally,the invertebrate species noted in this report were observed incidentally during surveys and no specific effort was conducted to sample the group. A focused effort to sample and identify insects and other invertebrates would be advisable to gain a more complete ecological inventory of the IHEA. ESLO2002-195 19 of 20 ® TEme A City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey References Flosi, G, S. Downie, J. Hopelain, M Bird,R Coey, and B. Collins. 1998. California Salmonid Stream Habitat Restoration Manual. California Department of Fish and Game: Inland Fisheries Division. Third Edition. USFWS, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2001. Endangered and threatened wildlife and plants; final determinations of critical habitat for the Morro shoulderband snail (Helminthoglypta walkeriana); Final Rule. Federal Register, Vol. 66:26, 9233- 9346 USFWS, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1997. Guidance on Site Assessment and Field Surveys for California Red-Legged Frogs (Rana aurora draytonii). ESLO2002-195 20 of 20 4 Timm City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey Appendix A Updated Biological Inventory ESLO2002-195 0 Timm Irish Hills Ecological Reserve-Biological Inventory The following species have been identified as potentially occurring on, or directly adjacent to, the Irish Hills Ecological Area open space. The references in the last column are the City report that cites the relevant information. Entries in bold indicate species have been positively identified by City staff, or a staff appointed biologist, as occurring on the Irish Hills Ecological Area open space. Trees Scientific Name Common Name Comments Status Source Ailanthus altissimus Tree of heaven,Simaroubaceae Introduced 3,4 Cu ressus macrocatpa Monterey cypress, Cu ressaceae Introduced to SLO 1,4 Eucalyptus -lobulus Blue gum, M rtaceae Introduced 1,4 Heteromeles arbutifolia To on, Rosaceas Native 11,4 Phoenix dac lifera Date palm, Arecaceae Introduced 3,4 Pinus spp. Unidentified pine 4 Piatanus racemose Sycamore, Platanaceae Native 1,4 Pyrus communis Pear, Rosaceae Persisting from 1,4 cultivation Quercus a rifolia Coast live oak, Fa areae Native 1,4 Salix lasiole is I Arroyo willow, Salicaceae, Native 1,4 Salix coulter! Coulter willow, Salicaceae Native 1,4 Umbellularia californica California bay-laurel, Lauraceae Native 1,4 Shrubs Scientific Name Common Name Comments Status Source Adenostoma fasciculatum Chamise, Rosaceae Native 1,4 Arctostaphylos Obispo Manzanita, Ericaceae Native 1,4 obis oensis Artemisia californica California sagebrush,Asteraceae Native 1,4 Baccharis pilularis Coyote bush, Asteraceae Native 1,4 Baccharis salicifolia Mule fat,Asteraceae Native 1,4 Ceanothus cuneatus Buckbrush, Rhamnaceae Native 1,4 Ceanothus spinosus Greenbark ceanothus, Rhamnaceae Native 1,4 Cercocatpus betuloides Mountain mahogany, Rosaceae Native 3,4 Clematis li usticifolia Virgin's bower, Ranunculaceae Native 1,4 Cotoneaster pannosa Cotoneaster, Rosaceae Escaped from 1 cultivation Dendromecon rigida Bush poppy, Pa averaceae, Native 1,4 Erio onum elon atum Tall buckwheat, Polygonaceae Native 3 Erio onum parvilbluim Coast buckwheat, Polygonaceae Native Erio h !um confertif/orum Golden-yarrow,Asteraceae Native 1,4 Galium porrigens Climbing bedstraw, Rubiaceae Native 11,4 Genista mons essulana French broom, Fabaceae Introduced 11,4 Hazardia s uarrosa Saw-toothed goldenbush, Asteraceae, Native 1,4 Heteromeles arbutifolia To on, Rosaceae Native 1,4 Holodiscus discolor Oceanspray, Rosaceae Native 1,4 Lonicera his fdula Honeysuckle, Ca rifoliaceae, Native 1,4 Lotus sco anus Deerweed, Fabaceae Native 1,4 Mahonia pinnata Barberry, Berberidaceae Native 4 Marrubium vu/ are Horehound, Lamiaceae Introduced 3,4 Mimulus aurantiacus Bush monkeyflower, Native 1,4 Scrohulariaceae Myoporum laetum Myoporum, Myoporaceae Escaped from 1,4 cultivation Osmaronia cerasiformis Osoberry, Rosaceae I Native 4 1 Irish Hills Ecological Reserve-Biological Inventory Pickerin is montana Chaparral pea, Fabaceae Native 1,4 Prunus ilicifolia Holly-leaved cherry, Rosaceae Native 3,4 Quercus berberidifolia Scrub oak, Fa aceae Native 3 Quercus durata Leather oak, Fa aceae Native 1,4 Rhamnus califomica Coffee-berry, Rhamnaceae Native 1,4 Rhamnus crocea Redberry, Rhamnaceae Native 1,4 Ribes malvaceum Chaparral currant,Grossulariaceae Native 1,4 Ribes speciosum Fuchsia-flowered gooseberry, Native 1,4 Grossulariariaceae Rosa califomica Rose, Rosaceae Native 1,4 Rubus procerus Himalaya blackberry, Rosaceae Introduced 1,4 Rubus ursinus California blackberry, Rosaceae Native 1,4 Salix lasiole is Arroyo willow, Salicaceae Native 1,4 Salvia mellifera Black sage, Lamiaceae, Native 1,4 Sambucus mexicana Elderberry, Ca rifoliaceae Native 1,4 Symphoricarptis albus Snowberry, Ca rifoliaceae Native 1 Symphoricarpos mollis Snowberry, Ca rifoliaceae Native 1 Toxicodendron Poison-oak,Anacardiaceae Native 1,4 diversilobum, Yucca whipplei Yucca, Liliaceae Native 1,4 Herbs Scientific Name Common Name Comments Status Source Achillea millefolium Yarrow,Asteraceae Native 1,4 Acourtia microce hala Saca ellote,Asteraceae Native 3 Acro-tilos repens Russian kna weed,Asteraceae Introduced 3 Adiantum ordanii Maidenhair fern, Pteridaceae Native 1,4 A oseris grandiffora Mountain dandelion, Asteraceae Native 1,4 A rostis pallens Bent grass, Poaceae Native 1,4 A rostis viridis Water bent grass, Poaceae Introduced 1 Aira caryophyllea Hairgrass, Poaceae Introduced 1,4 Allium lacunosum Onion, Liliaceae Native 1,4 Amaranthus albus Amaranth,Amaranthaceae Introduced 1 Ana allis arvensis Scarlet pimpernel, Primulaceae Introduced 1,3,4 Ana halis mar aritacea Pearly everlasting,Asteraceae Native 1,4 Anthemis cotula, Mayweed Asteraceae Introduced 1, 3 A uile is formosa Crimson columbine Native 4 Arctosta h los morroensis Morro manzanita Native List 1 B 2,4 Artemisia dou lasiana Mu wort,Asteraceae, Native 1,3,4 Asc/e ias fascicularis Milkweed,Ascle iadaceae, Native 1 Asparagus ofcinalis Garden asparagus, Liliaceae Introduced 3 Aster chilensis Aster, Asteraceae Native 1, 3, 4 Aster radulinus Aster,Asteraceae Native 1, 3,4 Astragalus curb es Locoweed, Fabaceac Native 3 Avena barbata Slender wild oats, Poaceae Introduced 1, 3,4 Avena fatua Common wild oats, Poaceae Introduced 1, 3,4 Avena saliva Cuftivated oats, Poaceae Introduced 3 Baccharis dou lasii Marsh baccharis,Asteraceae Native 3,4 Bloomeria crocea Golden stars, Liliaceae, Native 1,3,4 Brach odium distach on False brome grass, Poacea, Introduced - 1,3,4 Brassica nigra Black mustard, Brassicaceae Introduced - 1, 3,4 Briza minor Little quaking grass, Poaceae Introduced 1,4 Bromus carinatus Brome grass, Poaceae Native 3,4 Bromus catharticus Rescue grass, Poaceae Introduced 3 Bromus diandrus Ripgut brome, Poaceae Introduced 1, 3,4 2 Irish Hills Ecological Reserve-Biological Inventory Bromus hordeaceus Soft chess brome grass, Poaceae Introduced 1,3,4 Bromus madritensis ssp. Spanish brome, Poaceae, Introduced 1 madritensis, Bromus madritensis ssp. Red brome, Poaceae Introduced 1 Rubens Bromus sp Perennial brome, Poaceae Native 1 Calochortus albus Fairy lantern, Liliaceae Native 1,3,4 Calochortus argillosus Adobe mariposa lily, Liliaceae Native 1, 3 Calochortus clavatus var. Club-haired mariposa lily, Liliaceae Native 1, 3,4 clavatus Calochortus obis oensis San Luis mariposa lily, Liliaceae Native 1 4 Ca a is macroste is Wild morning glory, Convolvulaceae Native 1,3,4 Calystegia subacaulis var. San Luis Obispo County morning Native 1,3,4 episcopalism to ,Convolvulaceae, Ca sella bursa-pastoris Shepherd's purse, Brassicaceae Introduced 1,4 Cardamine ofi os erma Bittergrass, Brassicaceae Native 3 Carduus pycnocephalus Italian thistle,Asteraceae Introduced 1, 3,4 Carex obis oensis San Luis Obispo sedge, Cyperaceae Native List IS 1,2 3 4 Carex senta Sedge, Cyperaceae Native 1,4 Carex subfusca Sedge, Cyperaceae Native 1 Castilleja affinis ssp. Indian paintbrush, Scrophulariaceae Native 1,3,4 Affmis Centaurea calcitra a Purple star thistle Asteraceae Introduced 3,4 Centaurea melitensis Tocolote,Asteraceae Introduced 1 3,4 Centaurea solstitialis Yellow star-thistle Asteraceae Introduced 1,3,4 Cerastfum glomeratum Mouse-ear chickweed, Introduced 1,4 Caryophyllaceae Chamomilla suaveolens Pineapple weed, Asteraceae Introduced 1, 3,4 Chlorogalum Soap plant, Liliaceae Native 1,4 pomeridianum ssp. Pomeridianum Chondrilla 'uncea Skeleton weed,Asteraceae Introduced 3 Chorizanthe brewer! Brewer's s ineflower, Polygonaceae Native List 1 B 1,2,3,4 Chorizanthe palmed Palmer's s ineflower, Polygonaceae Native 3 Cichrlum in bus Chicory,Asteraceae Introduced 3,4 Cirsium brevistylum Indian thistle Asteraceae Native 1,4 Cirsium fontinale var. Chorro creek bog thistle Native List IS 2,4 obis oense Cirsium vul are Bull thistle,Asteraceae Introduced 1,3,4 Clarkia purpures ssp. Wine cups, Onagraceae Native 3,4 uadrivulnera Conium maculatum Poison hemlock Apiaceae Introduced 1,4 Convolvulus arvensis Bindweed, Convolvulaceae Introduced 1, 3,4 Conyza bonariensis Conyza Introduced 3 Conyza canadensis Horseweed,Asteraceae Introduced 1,4 Cord anthus rigidus Bird's beak,Scro hulariaceae Native 1, 3 Crassula cannata Pygmy weed, Crassulaceae Native 1 Cryptantha clevelandii Cryptantha, Bora inaceae Native 1,3, 4 C nodon dactylon Bermuda grass, Poaceae Introduced 1, 3,4 Cyperus era rostis Umbrella sedge, Cyperaceae Native 1, 3,4 Cyperus involucratus Umbrella sedge, Cyperaceae Introduced 1,4 Dactyfis glomerata Orchard grass, Poaceae Introduced 1,4 Danthonia californica Oatgrass, Poaceae Native -1,3,4 Datura stramonium Jimson weed, Solanaceae Introduced 1 Daucus carota Carrot,A iaceae Introduced 3 3 Irish Hills Ecological Reserve-Biological Inventory Daucus pusillus Wild carrot,A iaceae Native 1, 3,4 Delphinium parryi Larkspur, Ranunculaceae Native 3,4 Deschampsia elongate Hair grass, Poaceae Native 1 Dimorphotheca sinuate African daisy,Asteraceae Escaped from 1 cultivation Di sacus sativus Teasel, Dipsacaceae Introduced 1,4 Diyo,pteilsa uta Wood fern, Dryopteridaceae Native 1,3,4 Dudleya abramsii San Luis Obispo dudleya, Native 3 Crassulaceae Dudleya bettinae San Luis serpentine dudleya, Native List 113 2 Crassulaceae Dudleya blochmaniae Blochman's dudleys, Crassulaceae Native 3 Dudleya lanceolata Dudleya, Crassulaceae Native 1,4 Eleocharis macrostach a Spike-rush,Cyperaceae Native 1,4 Elymus elymoides S uirreltail grass, Poaceae Native 1,3,4 EI mus glaucus Blue wild rye, Poaceae Native 1,3,4 E ilobium brachycarpurn Annual willow-herb, Ona raceae Native 3 E ilobium canum Califomia-fuchsia,Ona raceae Native 1,3 E uisetum telmateia Giant horsetail, E uisetaceae Native 1,4 Eremocarpus sets eros, Turkey mullein, Eu horbiaceae Native 1,4 Erigeron foliusus var. Fleabane daisy,Asteraceae Native 1,3 foliosus Eradium botrys Storkbill filaree, Geraniabeae Introduced 3,4 Erodium cicutanum Redstem filaree Geraniaceae Introduced 1, 3,4 Erodiun moschatum Green-stem filaree,Geraniaceae Introduced 3,4 Eschscholzia califomica California poppy,Pa averaceae Native 1,3,4 Eu horbia peplus Petty spurge, Eu horbiaceae Introduced 1,4 Eu horbia s athulata Spurge, Eu horbiaceae Native 1,3 Filago califomica Herba im ia,Asteraceae Native 1,3 Filago,galfica Herba im ia,Asteraceae Introduced 1 Foeniculum vul are Fennel,Apiaceae Introduced 1, 3 4 Fritillaria biflora Chocolate bells, Liliaceae Native 1, 3,4 Fritillaria viridea San Benito fritillary Native List 1 B 2 Fra aria vesca Strawberry, Rosaceae Native 1,4 Galium andrewsonii Prickly bedstraw, Rubiaceae Native 1,3 Galium califomicum Califomia bedstraw, Rubiaceae Native 1, 3,4 Galium porrigens Climbing bedstraw, Rubiaceae Native 3 Gastridium ventricosum Nit grass, Poaceae Introduced 1, 3 Geranium dissectum Annual geranium, Geraniaceae Introduced 1, 3 Gilia achilleifolia Gilia, Polemoniaceae Native 3 Gna halium bicolor Everlasting,Asteraceae Native 1 Gna halium califomicum Everlasting,Asteraceas Native 1, 3,4 Gna halium canescens Everlasting,Asteraceae Native 1,4 Gna halium luteoalbum Cudweed,Asteraceae Introduced 1, 3 Gna halium purpureum Everlasting,Asteraceae Native 1,4 Gna halium sftmineum Everlasting,Asteraceae Introduced 1,4 Grindelia hirsutula Gum plant,Asteraceae Native 3 Hainardia cylindrical 1 Hazardia s uarrosa Saw-toothed goldenbush,Asteraceae Native 3,4 Helenium puberulum Sneezeweed,Asteraceae Native 1, 3,4 Helianthus annuus Sunflower,Asteraceae Native 3 Heliotro ium curassavicum Heliotrope, Bora inaceae Native 3 Hemizonia congesta ssp. Hayfield tarweed,Asteraceae Native 1, 3,4 luzuilfolia Hemizonia parryi Con don's tarplant,Asteraceae Native 3 4 Irish Hills Ecological Reserve-Biological Inventory Hes erevax s arsiflora Hes erevax,Asteraceae Native 3 Hes erolinon micranthum Miniature flax Linaceae Native 1,4 Heterotheca grandiflora Telegraph weed,Asteraceae Native 1 Hirschfeldia incana Perennial mustard, Brassicaceae Introduced 1, 3 Hoita orbicularis Hoita, Fabaceae, Native 1 Hordeum brach antherum Native barley, Poaceae Native 1 Hordeum marinum Mediterranean barley, Poaceae Introduced 1,3,4 Hordeum murinum Foxtail barley, Poaceae Introduced 1,3,4 Hordeum vul are Cultivated barley, Poaceae Introduced 3 Hyp ochaeris glabra, Smooth cat's ear, Asteraceae Introduced 1,3,4 Hypochaeds radicata Rough cat's ear,Asteraceae Introduced 3 Juncus bufonius Toad rush,Juncaceae Native 1 Juncus patens Spreading rush,Juncaceas Native 1 1,3,4 Juncus phaeocephalus Brown-headed rush,Juncaceae Native 1 Juncus)d hioides Rush, Juncaceae Native 3,4 Koeleria macrantha June grass, Poaceae Native 3 Lactuca sali na Slender lettuce Asteraceae Introduced 1,3,4 Lactuca serriola Prickly lettuceAsteraceae Introduced 1,3,4 La o h pa ramosissima Lagophylla, Asteraceae Native 1, 3 Lamarcida aurea GoIdentop grass, Poaceae Introduced 3,4 Lasthenia califomica Gold fields,Asteraceae Native 3 Lathyrus odoratus Sweet pea, Fabaceae Escaped from 1 cultivation Lathyrus vestitus var. Sweet pea, Fabaceae Native List 1 B 1,2, 3 vestitus La is jonesfi Jones la is Native List 1 B 2 Le idium nitidum Peppergrass,Brassicaceae Native 3 Le idium oblon um Peppercress, Brassicaceae Native 1, 3 Lessingia filaginifolia var. California-aster,Asteraceae Native 1, 3 fila inifolia Le us condensatus Giant wild-rye, Poaceae Native 1,3,4 Le mus triticoides Beardless wild-rye, Poaceae Native 1,4 Lilium pardalinum var. Leopard lily Native 4 ardalinum Lobularia maritime Sweet alyssum, Brassicaceae Introduced 1 Lolium multiflorum R e rass Poaceae Introduced 1,3,4 Lomadum caruifolium Biscuit root,A iaceae Native 3 Lomatium parvithliurn Small-leaved lomatium A iaceae Native 3,4 Lomatium utdculatum Biscuit root,Apiaceae Native 113-94 Lotus comiculatus, Bird's foot trefoil Fabaceae Introduced 1, 3 Lotus humistratus Deervetch, Fabaceae Native 1 Lotus junceus Deerweed, Fabaceae Native 3,4 Lotus purshianus Spanish-clover, Fabaceae Native 1 Lotussp Deervetch, Fabaceae Native 1 Lupinus latifolius Perennial lupine, Fabaceae Native 1 Lupinus ludovicianus San Luis Obispo County lupine, Native List 1 B 2 Fabaceae Lupinus microcatpus Chick lupine, Fabaceae Native 1 Lupinus succulentus Succulent lupine, Fabaceae Native 1,3,4 Lythrum h sso ifolia Loosestrife, Lythraceae Introduced 1 Madia ext ua Miniature tarweed,Asteraceas, Native 1,4 Madia gracifis Slender tarweed,Asteraceae Native -1,3,4 Madla sattva Coast tarweed,Asteraceae Native 1,4 Malva parvifibra Mallow, Malvaceae Introduced 1, 3,4 Marah fabaceus I Wild cucumber vine, Cucurbitaceae I Native 1, 3,4 5 Irish Hills Ecological Reserve-Biological Inventory Medicago pohymotpha Bur-clover Fabaceae Introduced 1,3 4 Melica califomica Melic grass, Poaceae Native 1,4 Melica imperfecta Melic grass, Poaceae Native 1,3,4 Melilotus indica Yellow sweet clover, Fabaceae Introduced 1 Mentha piperita Peppermint, Lamiaceae Introduced 3 Mimulus cardinalis Scarlet monkeyflower, Native 1 Scro hulariaceae Mimulus guttatus Common monkeyflower, Native 1,3, 4 Scrohulariaceae Monardella villosa ssp. Monardella, Lamiaceae Native 1, 3,4 Obis oensis, Muhlenbergia riens Deer grass, Poaceae Native 1 Nasselia le ida Slender needlegrass, Poaceae Native 1,3, 4 Nassella pulchra Purple needlegrass, Poaceae Native 1, 3,4 Navarretia s uarrosa Skunkweed, Polemoniaceae, Native 1,4 Oxalis pescaprae Bermuda-buttercup, Oxalidaceae Introduced 1,4 Paeonia califomica California peony, Paeoniaceae Native 1,3,4 Pelfaea andromedifolia Coffee fern, Pteridaceae Native 1,3 4 Pennisetum villosum I Fountain grass, Poaceae Introduced 1 Penta comma man ularfs Goldback fern, Pteridaceae Native 1,3,4 Phacelia imbricate Phacelia, Hydrophyllaceae Native 3 Phalaris a uatica Harding grass, Poaceae Introduced 1, 3 Phalaris minor Canary grass, Poaceae Introduced 3 Phalaris paradoxa Canary grass, Poaceae Introduced 1, 3 Phjda nodiflora Phyla,Verbenaceae Introduced 1 Picris echloides Bristly ox-ton ue Asteraceae Introduced 1, 3 Pi tatherum miliaceum Smilo, Poaceae Introduced 1, 3 Plantago erecta Plantain Planta inaceae Native 11314 Plantago lanceolata English plantain, Planta inaceae Introduced - 1,3,4 Plantago major Common plantain, Planta inaceae Introduced 1,4 Plectribs ciliosa Plectritis,Valerianaceae Native 1 Poe annua Annual bluegrass, Poaceae Introduced 1, 3 Polygala califomica Milkwort, Polygalaceae Native 1,4 Pot onum arenastrum Knotweed, Polygonaceae, Introduced 1 Polypodium califomicum Polypody fern, Polypodiaceae Native 1, 3,4 Polypogon interru tus Ditch beard grass, Poaceae Introduced 1, 3 Polypogon mons eliensis Rabbitfoot grass, Poaceae Introduced 1,3,4 Pterfdium a uilinum Bracken fern,Dennstaedtiaceae, Native 1,3,4 Ranunculus califomicus Buttercup, Ranunculaceae Native 1, 3,4 Ra hanus sativus Wild radish, Brassicaceae Introduced 1, 3,4 Rorippa nasturtium- Watercress, Brassicaceae Introduced 1 a uaticum Rumex acetosella Sour dock, Polygonaceae Introduced 1.4 Rumex conglomerates Knotted dock, Polygonaceae Introduced 1 Rurnex tris us Curly dock, Polygonaceae Introduced 1, 3,4 Rumex putcher Fiddle dock, Polygonaceae Native 1, 3 Rumex sallafthlius Willow-leaved dock, Polygonaceae Native 1, 3 Salvia s athacea Hummingbird sage, Lamiaceae Native 1,3,4 Sanicula crassicaulis Sanicle, A laceae Native 1 Sanicula hoffmanii Hoffman's sanicle,A laceae Native 1, 3 Sanicula laciniata Sanicle, A iaceae Native 3 Sanicula maritime Adobe sanicle,A iaceae Native List 113 2 Sature'a dou lash Yerba buena, Lamiaceae Native 1,3,4 Scandix pecten-veneris Darning needle,A iaceae Introduced 1 Scrohularia califomica Figwort, Scrohulariaceae Native 1,3 4 6 Irish Hills Ecological Reserve-Biological Inventory Senecio vulgaris Common groundsel,Asteraceae Introduced 1 Sidalcea hickmanii sp. Cuesta Pass checkerbloom, Native List 1 B 2 anomala Malvaceae Sidalcea malviflora Checker mallow, Malvaceae Native 1,4 Silene gaffica Windmill pink, Caryophyllaceae Introduced 1, 3,4 Silene laciniata Indian pink, Caryophyllaceae Native 3 Sil bum marianum Milk-thistle,Asteraceae Introduced 1, 3,4 Sis mbrium ofcinale Hedge mustard, Brassicaceae Introduced 1, 3 Sis rinchium belfum Blue-eyed-grass, Iridaceae Native 1,3,4 Solanum dou lasii Black nightshade, Solanaceae Native 1,3 Solanum nodiffonim Black nightshade, Solanaceae Native 3 Solida o californica Goldenrod Asteraceae Native 1,3,4 Sonchus as er Prickly sow-thistle Asteraceae Introduced 1,3,4 Sonchus oleraceus Common sow-thistle,Asteraceae Introduced 1,3,4 Spergularia bocconii Sand spurry, Caryophyllaceae Introduced 1 Stack s bullata Hedge-nettle, Lamiaceae Native 1, 3,4 Stacks pyonantha Hedge-nettle, Lamiaceae Native 3 SteUaria media Chickweed, Caryophyllaceae Introduced 11, 3 Stebbinsoseris Stebbinsoseris,Asteraceae Native 1,4 heterocarpa Ste hanomeria cichoriacea Silver rock-lettuce,Asteraceae Native 3 Stephanomeria exigua ssp. Slenderrock-lettuce,Asteraceae Native 1 carotifera Taraxacum ofBcinale Dandelion,Asteraceae Introduced 1, 3 Thermopsis macro h Ila False-lupine, Fabaceae Native 3 Torilis arvensis Hedge-parsley,A iaceae Introduced 1,3 Torilis nodosus Knotted hedge-parsley,A iaceae Introduced 1, 3,4 Tra o 0 on porrifolius Salsify,Asteraceae Introduced 1, 3 Trifolium fra iferum Strawberry clover, Fabaceae Introduced 3 Trifolium hirtum Rose clover, Fabaceae Introduced 1 Trifolium sp Annual clover, Fabaceae Native 1,4 Troaeolum majus Garden nasturtium,Tro aeolaceae Introduced 3 Uropappus lindle i Silver puffs,Asteraceae Native 1 Verbena lasiostach s Vervain,Verbenaceae, Native 1, 3 4 Vicia sativa Vetch, Fabaceae Introduced 1, 3,4 Vicia villosa Vetch, Fabaceae Introduced 1, 3 Viola pedunculata Johnny jump-up,Violaceae Native 1, 3,4 Vul is microstach s 1 Annual fescue, Poaceae Native 1,4 Vul is myuros I Rattail fescue, Poaceae Introduced 1, 3 Xanthium spino m Clotbur,Asteraceae Native 1, 3 Xanthium strumarium I Cocklebur,Asteraceae Introduced 1 Birds Scientific Name Common Name Comments Status Source Acci iter cooped Coopers hawk Native 2, 3 Acci iterstriatus Sha shinned hawk 3 A elaius phoeniceus Red-winged blackbird 3 Anas plaWynchos Mallard duck 3 A helocoma calffornica Western scrub-jay 3,4 Aquila chfysaetos I Golden eagle Native 3,4 Bubo virginianus Great horned owl 3,4 Butriodes striatus Green heron 3 Buteo lineatus Red-shouldered hawk Native 3,4 7 Irish Hills Ecological Reserve-Biological Inventory Buteo amaicensis Red-tailed hawk Native 3,4 Calls a la californica California quail Native 3,4 Cal to anna Anna's hummingbird 3,4 Carduelis psattria Lesser goldfinch 3,4 Cafduelis f istis American goldflnch 3,4 Carpodacus mexicanus House finch 3,4 Ca odacus pumureus Purple finch 3 Cathartes aura Turkey vulture Native 3,4 Catherpes mexicanus Canyon wren 4 Ce le alt on Belted kingfisher 3,4 Chamaea fasciata Wrentit 3 Coccyzus americanus Western yellow-billed cuckoo Native 2 occidentalis Cola tes auratus Northern flicker 3 Conto us sordidulus Westem wood-pewee 4 Corvus brachyrhynchos American crow 3,4 anocitto stellerf Steller's jay 3,4 Dendroica coronata Yellow-rum ed warbler 3 Dendroica ni rescens Black-throated gray warbler 3 Dendroica townsendii Townsend's warbler 3 Elanus leacums White-tailed kite 4 Em idonax diffrcilis Pacific-slope flycatcher 3,4 Eu ha us cyanocephalus Brewer's blackbird 3,4 Falco sparverius American kestrel Native 3,4 Geococcyx cafffornianus Greater roadrunner 4 Geothlypis trichas Common yellowthroat 3 Hirundo pyrrhonta Cliff swallow 3,4 Icterus bullocki Bullock's oriole 3 Junco h emalis Dark-eyed junco 3,4 Lanus ludovicianus Loggerhead shrike 3 Melanerpes fonnicivorus Acom woodpecker 3 Melos iza lincolnii Lincoln's sparrow 3,4 Melos iza melodia Song sparrow 3 Mimus polyglotds Northem mockingbird 3,4 Molothrus ater Brown-headed cowbird 3 M iarchus cinerascens Ash-throated flycatcher 3 Parus inomatus Plain titmouse 3,4 Parus rufescens Chestnut-backed chickadee 3,4 Passer domesticus House sparrow 3 Passerculus Savanna sparrow 3,4 sandwichensis Passerella iliaca Fox sparrow 3 Phalaeno tilus nuttalli Common poorwill 3 Pheucticus melanoce haus Black-headed grosbeak 3 Picoides nuttallil Nuttall's woodpecker 3,4 Picoides pubescens Downey woodpecker 3-,-4 Pipito crissalis California towhee 3,4 Pipito etythrophthaimus Spotted towhee 3,4 Polio fila caeru/ea Blue-gray natcatcher 3,4 Psalm ares minimus Bushtit 3,4 Regulus calendula Ruby-crowned kinglet 3,4 Sa ornis nigricans Black phoebe 3,4 Se/as torus sasin Allen's hummingbird V Silia mexicana Westem bluebird 3 Stumella neglecta I Westem meadowlark 3 8 Irish Hills Ecological Reserve—Biological Inventory Tach cineta bicolor Tree swallow 3 Tach cineta thalassina Violet-green swallow 3 Thtyomanes bewickii Bewick's wren 3,4 Toxostoma redivivum California thrasher 4* Troglodytes aedon House wren 3 Tyto alba Common bam-owl Native 3,4 Verniivora celata Orange-crowned warbler 3 Vireo huttoni Hutton's vireo 3,4 Wilsonia pusilia Wilson's warbler 3 Zenaida macroura Mourning dove Native 3,4 Zonotrichia atrica ilia Golden-crowned sparrow 3 Zonotrichia leuco h s White-crowned sparrow 3 Mammals Scientific Name Common Name Comments _Status Source Canis latrans coyote 3,4 Didelphis virginiana Virginia opossum 3,4 Dipodomys heemani Morro Bay kangaroo rat Native 2 morroensis Pero nathus califomicus California pocket mouse 3 Perom scus boyfel Brush mouse 3,4 Peromyscus callfomicus California mouse 3,4 Peromyscus maniculatus Deer mouse 3,4 Procyon lotor Raccoon 3,4 Rheithrodontom s me alotis Western harvest mouse 3 Sca anus latimanus Broad-footed mole 3 Sorex omatus Omate shrew 1 2 Lasiurus borealis Red bat 3 Lasiurus cinereus Hoary bat 3 Lynx rufus Bobcat 3,4 Mephitis mephitis Striped skunk 3,4 Microtus californicus California vole 3 Mustella frenata Long-tailed weasel 3 M otis volans Long-legged m otis 3 Neotoma fusci es Dusky-footed woodrat 3,4 Odocoileus herionus Mule deer 3,4 Sciurus griseus Western gray squirrel 3, 4 S ermo hilus beeche i Califomia groundsquirrel 3,4 Sylvilagus bachmani I Brush rabbit 3,4 Tadarida brasiliensis I Brazilian free-tailed bat 3 Thomomys bottae I Botta's pocket gopher 3, 4 Uroc on cfnereoa enteus I Gray fox 3,4 Amphibians Seientibc Name Common Name Comments Status : Source. Aniedes lu ubris Arboreal salamander 3 Batrachose s of riventris Black-bellied slender salamander 3 Bufo boreas Western toad 3 Ensatina eschscholtzii Ensatina 3 Hyla regilla Pacific treefrog 3,4 Taricha torosa California newt 3 9 Irish Hills Ecological Reserve—Biological Inventory Re tiles Scientific Name Common Name Comments Status Source Anniella pulchra California legless lizard 3 Charina bottae Rubber boa 3 Clemm s mannorata Western pond turtle 3,4 Coluber constrictor Racer 3 Crotalus viridis Western rattlesnake Native 3,4 Diado his pmhctataus Rin neck snake 3,4 EI aria mulBcarinatus Southern alligator lizard 3,4 Eumeces skiltonianus Western skink 3 Lam m eltis getulus Common kin snake 3,4 Mastico his lateralis California whi snake 3 Phfynosoma coronatum Coast homed lizard 3 Pituo his melanoleucus Gopher snake 3,4 Scelo oras occidentalis Western fence lizard 3,4 Tharrmo his couch# Western aquatic garter snake 3 Thamno his ele ans Western terrestrial garter snake 3 Thamno his sirtalis Common garter snake 3 Ufa stansburiana Side-blotched lizard 3 Fish Scientific Name Common Name Comments _ _: Status .Source Onchorh nchus m kiss I RainbowiSteelhead trout Native 4 Rhinichthys osculus I S eclded dace Native 4 Invertebrates Scientirlc.Name Common Name Comments _ Status Source Dananus plexippus Monarch butterfly 4 Polyphylla nubile Atascadero polyphylian scarab beetle Native 2 Helminthoglypta Morro shoulderband snail Native 2,4 walkeriana Hemi-e#- is spip. Tarantula wasp 4 S e eria calla "e Callippee fritillary butterfly 4 References 1 —Prefumo Creek Homes Development—Final EIR(1996) 2—Irish Hill Golf Course and Homesites Development—Preliminary Draft EIR(1990). 3—DeVaul Ranch Planned Development—Final EIR(1998) 4—Field observation by City Staff or biological consultant. 10 City of San Luis Obispo Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey Appendix B Sensitive Habitats and Special Status Species Locations ESLO2002-195 ® Timmm c a cri �? ¢` C1 1 \'`msµ l_1` � ,�` � �� Vt.'l-• � 'n 3 a U 0 Cq � CEJ a cy c a o O Ice 0 U O y O O 3 LO 42 7 N J O N c O O W U City of San Luis Obispo Appendix 8- Irish Hills Ecological Area Wildlife Survey Locations of unusual or special status plant and wildlife species encountered in the THEA. Common Name (status) Locationi Area Scientific Name Latitude Longitude Type Chorro Creek bog thistle(Endangered) 35° 15.172 N 120°42.826 W Froom Creek/seep Cirsium fontina/e var. obis oense area Froom Creek/seep 350 14.887 N 1200 42.214 W watercourse-General area 350 15.352 N 1200 42.613 W Prefumo Creek to 35° 15.336 N 1200 42.636 W tributary/seep,tributary/seep, area 350 15.758 N 1200 42.932 W Prefumo Creek/seep to 350 15.741 N 1200 42.945 W area 350 15.814 N 1200 42.957 W Prefumo Creek/seep to 350 15.627 N 1200 42.083 W watercourse Brewer's spineflower(Rare) 350 15.299 N 1200 42.754 W General area Chorizanthe brewen enera (mine) 35° 15.523 N 1200 42.902 W General area (trail) San Luis mariposa lily(Rare) Ca/ochortus obis oensis 350 15.086 N 1200 42.034 W Ridge top area 350 15.762 N 120°42.912 W Small chaparral area Club-footed mariposa lily(Limited dist.) 35° Ca/ochortus c/avatus var. c/avatus 15.221 N 120°42.049 W Grassland area 350 15.229 N 120°42.085 Grassland area Leopard lily(Unusual occurrence) 350 15.720 N 120°42.978 W Small area-many Lilium pardafinum var.pardafinurn to 350 15.723 N 1200 42.977 W plants 350 15.645 N 120°42.065 W Several plants 35° 15.797 N 1200 42.954 W Several plants Western pond turtle(Special Concern) Clemm s marmorata spp. 350 15.020 N 1200 42.011 W Froom Creek/pool Morro shoulderband snail (Endangered) Helminth1to wa/keriana 350 15.065 N 1200 41.922 W Grassland area Steelhead(Threatened) 350 15.020 N 1200 42.011 W Froom Creek/pools Onchorh nchus m kiss indeus to 35° 15.029 N 1200 42. 051 W 350 15.090 N 1200 42.540 W Froom Creek/pool ESL02002-195 B-2 w Rimm Land Use Conservation Plan for the Irish Hills Natural Reserve Appendix 3 Froom Creels Road Stabilization Proposal to California Department of f=ish & Game 32 FISHERY PROJECT GRANT PROPOSAL PROJECT SUMMARY SKEET 1. Contractor:...................................................................City of San Luis Obispo 2. Type of Contractor:.....................................................................Public agency 3. Street Address:........................................................................990 Palm Street 4. City:.......................................................................................San Luis Obispo 5. State:.........................................................................................................CA 6. Zip Code:...............................................................................................93401 7. Contact Person:....................................................Michael Clarke, City Biologist 8. Telephone Number:.....................................................................(805)-781-7511 9. Project Title:..............................................Froorn Creek Road Decommissioning 10. Funding Request:.................................................................................$75$000 11. Objective: To grade and re-vegetate 0.6 miles of disused jeep road alongside Froom Creek, thereby reducing the sediment load washed from the road in to the creek. 12. Species Benefited:...............................................................Southern steelhead 13. Work Schedule:...............................................6 months April -September, 2003 14. County:...................................................................................San Luis Obispo 15. Stream:.......................................................................................Froom Creek 16. Tributary to:...................................................................San Luis Obispo Creek 17. Major Drainage System:..................................................San Luis Obispo Creek 18. Assembly District:........................................................................................33 19. Senate District:............................................................................................18 20. Past Contractor:........................................................................................Yes 21. Federal Taxpayer ID #:...................................................................95—000781 22. Project Site Falls Within Coastal Zone?.........................................................No 23. Project Site Falls Within Klamath River Basin?...............................................No 24. Project Site Falls Within Trinity River Basin?..................................................No 25. Project Type:..............................................................................................HU ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Froom Creek Road Decommissioning BACKGROUND Froom Creek is one of seven tributaries that flow in to San Luis Obispo Creek as it makes a 2,200 ft decent over 18 miles from the Santa Lucia Mountians to the Pacific Ocean. Five species of native fish occur within San Luis Obispo Creek and its tributaries. These are southern steelhead, prickly sculpin, speckled dace, three- spined stickleback and Pacific lamprey. It is not known whether all five species occur in Froom Creek. During two field visits to the site in September 1999 and December 2000 numerous juvenile steelhead/rainbow trout (Onchorhynchus mykiss) were spotted residing in several in-stream pools. As San Luis Obispo Creek supports a population of several hundred reproducing adult steelhead (Cleveland, 1995) it is highly likely that Froom Creek acts as an important juvenile rearing and/or spawning habitat for southern steelhead. The habitat available to steelhead in Froom Creek seems to be of high quality and there is mature riparian vegetation shading most of the channel. In particular, there appears to be an abundance of deep, shaded pools in the creek. This is significant as the lack of suitable pool habitat is one of the most limiting factors affecting the recovery of steelhead populations on the main San Luis Obispo Creek (Cleveland, 1995). Within Froom Creek Canyon, Froom Creek is basically a permanent stream. However, during the late summer season portions of the stream may dry up; other portions retain a permanent flow. When it exits the canyon and flows across the southern end of the Los Osos Valley to San Luis Obispo Creek, Froom Creek is on alluvium, and the creek tends to go dry in the late spring or early summer, thus isolating the trout populations within the canyon. However, during the rainy season the stream generally has a good flow, good water quality and no known thermal barriers. The creek continues for another mile upstream on private property; where its condition is not known but is believed to be good. There is no known pollution or contamination source affecting the project site. In-stream flow may range anywhere from less than 1 cfs in the late summer to perhaps as much as 50 or 100 cfs during storm events. The area flows through serpentine rock that is fractured and has some spring sources; therefore, water quality appears to be relatively good. Aeration of the water appears to be high. The canyon bottom is quite rocky, and the steam bed consists largely of boulders with some coarser gravels. The substrate of Froom Creek in this area consists primarily of large boulders which facilitates deep pool formation. There is some large organic debris in the form of occasional logs or branches of trees or large shrubs. Due to the high quality of creek in the proposed project area, and the abundance of deep pools offering valuable over-wintering habitat to resident trout, it is important that the water quality in this area is maintained. As Froom Creek does not flow through areas of heavy urbanization and no potential sources of pollution can be identified, the most likely threat to water quality in the creek is sediment runoff from disused roads within the watershed. PROJECT LOCATION MAP Froom Creek Road Decommissioning -�CD 9 Q N 1\ 'I,, — . V 11 All P.M ZU D U 71 k]; SZ1dJ. Froom Creek Road Decommissioning Project San Luis Obispo, CA. U.S.G.S. Quadrangle: San Luis Obispo 1 3,000' approx. PLAN DIAGRAM Froom Creek I' . .:.I Stabilization �kish Hills' •Po` rti.� �, � :`" r;.w:.' �r,�.:.;.�`�`::-� i of open space , �r �. J+ f t♦. Vehicular Project are \ � LSA _ •� . lar access point following pr9ject icular access point d following project Road Area requiring out-sloping (2935 linear ft) Froom Creek Property Line 0 02 Miles �'�•Rroject Area-+.�_. � : . . <�, � .- �_ - .� •P�.•. fir,.:^•fs::�'ti '* �'�i _ .-.. r j� .�, �.i�� -�� :�,:�}tJ.'�-'� Vin.-• i N The primary goal of the proposed project is to improve in-stream water quality for southern steelhead trout, a federally declared threatened species. However the improved water quality will potentially benefit other aquatic species such as the southwestern pond turtle, a candidate federal species and state species of special concern and the red-legged frog, a federally listed endangered species, both of which are likely to occur within the watershed. Re-vegetation of the site with native plantings seeded from areas adjacent to the disturbance will have the added benefit of replacing the valuable terrestrial habitat destroyed during construction of the road. PROPOSED LAND USE The proposed site, known as the DeVaul open space, is owned by the City of San Luis Obispo and is currently, and will remain for the foreseeable future (i.e. for a period of time greater than five years), permanent open space. OBJECTIVE The goals of this project are to decrease chronic and episodic sediment inputs to the Froom Creek aquatic system and reduce the effect of the road on the timing, magnitude and frequency of peak stream flows. Native winter and summer run steelhead will be the primary species benefiting from this action. Benefits will be in the form of increased water quality and substrate, reduced road-related slope failures and improved watershed hydrological function. LOCATION The project location is on the City open space know as the DeVaul property within the City of San Luis Obispo, access is from Sterling Road, via Royal and Los Osos Valley Road. PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project will decommission approximately 2935 linear ft of un-surfaced road lying upslope of Froom Creek. All vehicular access to the site will be closed following completion of the project, fences will be constructed at the boundaries of City owned property (see figure 2). Stabilization of the road and upslope will be achieved using a complement of established restoration techniques, including: C Out-sloping and re-contouring of approximately 2935 linear ft of road acting as a source of sediment loading in to Froom Creek which lies 40 ft below the road (see cross sectional profile). Approximately 800 linear ft of the road is sloughing into the creek, and is likely to fail in a storm event. The re-grading work will be done with the aid of heavy duty grading equipment such as a backhoe and Bobcat earth mover which will be rented locally. • Re-grading work will start at the eastern end of the road (see plan view of project), adjacent to property currently in private ownership. This strategy has two advantages: continued access to the work area can be achieved from City owned property lying to the west; and decommissioning of the road adjacent to privately owned property will discourage vehicular access to the site and trespass on City owned lands. • A total of 24 waterbars of a design consistent with that outlined in the California Salmonid Stream Habitat Restoration Manual, will be installed. Structures will be installed at intervals of 125 ft as recommended on page VII-96 of the manual (i.e. road has a 8% grade; 1000 ft/8 = 125), to redirect erosive water flows off the road surface and trap sediments. o Mulching and re-vegetation of the site will involve collecting seeds from local native grass and shrub species to stabilize the newly graded surface. In order to get some immediate cover, seeding of the native annual Vulpia microstachys (Zorro fescue) will be done using rice straw purchased from the Central Valley. This is because such straw is expected to have few or no weed species that could successfully establish on the project site. In addition, any large shrubs currently established on the site (e.g. Buck-brush; Ceanothus cuneatus), that are disturbed by the grading work will be transplanted to help re-stabilize the newly out-sloped road. o The site will be maintained for a period of 2 years after the project to ensure survival of the replanted vegetation, operation of waterbars and stabilization of the upslope. This aspect of the project is based upon the use of crews from the California Conservation Corps (CCC). It assumes that approximately 120 worker days will be required over a period of two years to maintain the waterbars, cleaning silt from them, repairing any damage that may occur during storms, and accomplishing any replanting that may be necessary. As the road runs parallel to Froom Creek in the project area, and is only 40 ft upslope from the channel, decommissioning and stabilization of this section of road will have a direct impact on the overall water quality in Froom Creek for a minimal cost and effort. Projected outcomes of the decommissioning effort will be: • Reduced chronic sedimentation in to Froom Creek from road runoff; • Reduced potential for catastrophic upslope failure; a Increased infiltration of rain on road surfaces, reducing overland water flow; • Reduced surface water flows in roadside ditches, allowing water runoff to flow more slowly through subsurface flow pathways; • Reduced effects on peak and low stream flow levels, timing and frequency; o Improved water quality and improved quality of spawning substrate; resulting from reductions in road-related sediment inputs. PERMITS A permit MAY be needed from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This would be determined by the final project design. SCHEDULE OF WORK Work will be accomplished during the summer and fall of 2003 when there is a generally low chance of heavy precipitation. Performing this work during the summer months will stabilize the site in preparation for the heavy winter rains. We estimate that the re-grading and planting portions of the project can be completed over a 4- 6month period, and perhaps less. The maintenance portion of the project will occur periodically over the following 2 years. REFERENCES Cleveland, P. A. (1996). San Luis Obispo Creek Steelhead Trout habitat Inventory and Investigation 1995. Prepared for the California regional water Quality Control Board, central coast Region, Contract No. 4-106-253-0. ESTIMATED BUDGET Froom Creek Road Stabilization PERSONNEL COSTS Hours Rate Amount Amount Requested of Share Total ADMINISTRATIVE Project manager 80 $40 0 $3,200 $3,200 Benefits @30% 0 $1,070 $1,070 A. TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS 0 $4,270 $4,270 LABOR Engineering Fine finishing of grading by hand $1,000 0 $1,000 (10 worker days @$100/day') Construction of 24 (8/1000ft) $2,400 0 $2,400 water bars (1 worker day/bar @ $100/day') Planting Native seed collection $2,500 0 $2,500 (25 worker days @$100/day") Raking &final site preparation $3,000 0 $3,000 (30 worker days @$100/day"') Spreading seed and straw $5,000 0 $5,000 (50 worker days @$100/day') Maintenance (2 years) Maintenance of waterbars; replanting $12,000 0 $12,000 and maintenance of vegetation (60 worker days @$100/day'x 2 years) B. TOTAL LABOR COSTS $25,900 0 $25,900 OPERATING COSTS Engineering Out-sloping/re-grading of $29,350 0 $29,350 2935 ft (0.573 miles) of upslope (hiring of grading machine and operator @$10/ft) Planting Purchase of seed $1,000 0 $1,000 Purchase and delivery of straw $8,000 0 $8,000 (400 bales @$20/bale) Maintenance (2 years) Additional materials $3,500 0 $3,500 (e.g. extra straw bales; seed collection etc) Permits 0 $1,500 $1,500 C. TOTAL OPERATING $41,850 $1,500 $43,350 Contingency (12%) $7,250 0 $7,250 May include: Additional plantings if necessary Manual watering of site if necessary Higher than anticipated equipment hire charges (fuel etc) Monitoring/survey requirements by permitting agencies Any contingency monies not required will be utilized to decommission more linear feet of road. D. TOTAL CONTINGENCY $7,250 0 $7;250 OTAL ESTIMATED BUDGET A+B+C+D $75,000 $5,770 $80,770 Percent Cost Share: —7% (*The basic work unit is the California conservation Corps (CCC) worker per day. CCC crews are generally available in 6-, 8-, or occasionally 10-person crews. For example, the 30 worker days for raking and final site preparation represents a 6-person crew working for 5 days in that endeavor.) Note: The proposed project will re-grade approximately 2732 cubic yards of sediment that could potentially be delivered in to Froom Creek, at an approximate cost of $12.00 /cubic yard. This is less than the standardized cost for sediment removal of$15.00 per cubic yard stated in the RFP (C35). However, the project as proposed will not remove sediment from the site but will re-contour the disturbed ground and stabilize it by planting vegetation which will then be maintained for a two year period. Additional costs are incurred because of these stabilization measures, increasing the overall costs to $29.00 per cubic yard of sediment re-graded and stabilized. This approach, although more expensive than sediment removal, has the added advantages of restoring habitat and aesthetic value to the degraded site, and stabilizing the site preventing further catastrophic failures of the hillside that could become a future source of sediment discharge into Froom Creek. Representative cross-sectional view of the current road profile and profile following proposed out-sloping Before Proposed Profile Current Profile Upslope Vegetation Transplanted Vegetation Road s a� Froom Creek After Upslope Vegetation Re-graded, re-vegetated area Froom Creek +7 ' . y� .!•Sri "�.i Y'T Ir•`�i/14•`•, .A Lt L.`!} ,-, LII• Vey M��,n�1 "-�. _ -� 'fit'-'�fl Sy L':�4�4 ti K..f: .2.+ 4r 4 • '��Kl�f 1�4a�E ��IL� lam' �i�� +rt.IXr+S1��.t�, +*�' ` •l�f•�r•-` �,r✓ /� �i�7`ay�� nPg'f.� •f 'YY'"• ''�7fN`. 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List known limiting factors that are addressed by the project(source). List item numbers from the attached list(page Al 6): 22 _+_ i5 H. List surveys or plans used to develop this proposal (include sources and dates). e <ry OF c/'A�v .ld/J O&voo w4rmom Rexco-an5ct wAm1 ew Amo &4 aE IWFOR42-W TNO F/,640 T SPS T Tff.E TlZe AV • *//0/0/ AtvA7 /2/7/047 I. List percent of the hydrologic watershed area included in the proposal: , and/or the length of blue line stream in affected project reach: n Gt 1*t-r-5 J. Watershed ownership percentages: Federal:—State:—Private: -75 4.aa4"- Gou• 25 K. Provide the percentage of the hydrologic watershed area with landowners supportive of proposal and project: N A L. Attach a list and area map of landowners granting access to project area. N14 2. Watershed Land Use: A. List current major land uses in the hydrologic unit where work is proposed. 4,ry owN.cA 014tw 400445! B. List planned major land uses in the hydrologic unit where work is proposed. Cly 060Melo o v cfPA�C� C. Is the work in this proposal required as mitigation in a C1EQA approval process, Timber Harvest Plan, or other required mitigation activity? Yes: No: :0 3. ProposalObiective: A. Briefly state the project objective, and explain how it is consistent with the declared project type. Jo 00rS4,OpE4F Qe-rJe4DE A40 APE- ✓EsCM1*S 0.6 MILES OF JAISuRF*06O R4040 .lvcArE0 40 0 uoULvee OF fl?ooM G2E6K, 7NERE6Y AcuUn35 7ffE Jeoly tc-aT ICAO IJALA*D FQcv» 7W- ROAO /NTO VF GQELcK. TIS IlA, gP74f AVrvAi4rlgvJ (hr Pkoj-EcT Allu dtat ER To eb,OQcar iaw ;ay- 7we/ *04os.(ern of vU/- zwr ZM41-vle Am fAO 0 e&49. A13 B. List keystone fishery problems and how they will be addressed by the project. ,QogD -Xi-wt/Zit-1/011 i+f/.G(:- _ Qpa4p RuN OFF, {, dvCE C#AW cI�DI/e7E�1(T4fJo C ROI �Cy.L[GtPL�' tt1RE. 2- lZEQVC6 7F/E fb7�N1io0L FoR Tt�tAw A00F2 3. RE�lce TF{6 �EZ-rS ont' � SAAwa,x7 sUss 4-rE �it(, S � ¢ rrIARD�E AMD WgtsQ 42�� 4. Proig description: A. List DFG acceptable protocols that were used in proposal development or will be used in project implementation (document in the text of the proposal how these protocols were/will be used). List the applicable alpha-numeric from the attached list(page Al 6): N11A B. If other than DFG acceptable protocols, list and explain why they are being used. C. List the methods and tasks,with a time line, the project will utilize. oF. R.." tivaryac� t+kftC* t Du f-Jco�iA� at/D .PE-�NrovR��'e ovFT-CoPma�r off I"�� 2002. .L/K��'( 1b Fi0/L %V A c!^TORiN •Et/ /NGWO/ ?r+�` Con+SrRuC`fia� OF i✓�7t 2. RE'clllgo�/f 00 CR1/CHA'1� QEO SGT� vE wA7E.2 R(PcJ.f OFE BARS, ,BEk►97.0 P '1 ACN 1 eW: - C0•►t P•c E7eD X02 —�!'uA?/Y1 Ga. FA4c 2oox �$'vRf)4CE AND 3. 1n014y14vS 4AI.0 A E- TgTiaW O40 ,Qa.4D JvRF�gCe — Cor+locET� 2 c� tg - Co lAw-re-D BJ D. List the specific contract products to be delivered by the project(e.g., number of road stream crossings to be treated and how, feet of stream bank stabilized, number of students involved in an education proposal, etc.). (. AwAosdmAve 2Dr oee fe o4r R�4b S7ABl��2c 0 Z- 25-k �p.St oAE RESRAbF� & Aw4oKtAA Nc 8b,000 f&2 of R0�✓J SvRFgGE QE-ViSieTATEO, E. Attach photos of your project site if useful for proposal evaluation. 5. Permits: A. List all permits required to complete the project. See Part VI of the California Salmonid Stream Habitat Restoration Manual: gSAG_ bRs_CeL ) ; 6. Scheduling: A. Desired start date: 5 3 B. Estimated duration of the project: CAA ,ylftl i .2 q�ROS �jiJ,�lnJlQfn1',c A14 Cost: (Information for this category must be obtained from budget page in your proposal) ( A. Match: amount and percent of total budget $ $`770 J-�g, B. Request: amount and percent of total budget $_ ?S 0o p _Jona . C. Total Budget: $ £SU1 Z`(O 100 % D. Indicate source and type of match (cash, materials, labor, etc.): A,dA1�jJiJ>PA>!dE (osis — F,Qoit1 G'uy fM)ePA4 Fan/d 8. Location: A. Attach 8.5"x 11"black and white maps of the project site, surrounding hydrologic area, and regional location. Indicate scale of projection(s). B. Provide Gear directions of the route used to access the watershed or stream, and the project site. Tq,KE NWy/ /D/ crao7fi FRoOP'7 TqE GTS/ OF d/A,t1 THE •COS MOS 11444.0 y WO.4,P fXi T 4AF 709 rF tTiiAxTi�PVV h/i r# TdkN 4r7rr o.Y To Ro yQ4- R-04D. ,4eecs c T rAwc' dJTF is t114 .4 PAYE CiC�Ey Avq+4irgBLE Fit?OiYj C/GO City ePZVWr4sE.e (mss) 7�1 �2it) 1oca?Ea Rf THE .�/� of cJTERc•�x �oi9�. summary prepared by: 8ioto3;'iff A15 RESOLUTION NO. 9314 (2002 Series) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME'S FISHERY RESTORATION GRANTS PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF THE PROJECT KNOWN AS THE FROOM CREEK ROAD DECOMISSIONING PROJECT WHEREAS,the California Department of Fish and Game ("Department')has requested proposals for the California Coastal Salmon Recovery Program for fishery conservation work throughout the State of California; and WHEREAS,The City of San Luis Obispo maintains a strong interest in the potential for improvement of in-stream and riparian habitat within San Luis Obispo Creek and its tributaries; and WHEREAS,City staff have identified the decommissioning and stabilization of a road alongside Froom Creek in the Irish Hills as a means to improve in-stream and riparian habitat of Froom Creek, which is known to contain southern steelhead spawning habitat. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo hereby: SECTION 1. Authorizes the filing of an application for grant funds from the California Fishery Restoration Grant Program for the project known as Froom Creek Road Stabilization Project; and SECTION 2. Appoints the City Administrative Officer as agent of the City to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project. On motion of Vice Mayor Marx, seconded by Vice Mayor Ewan and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Ewan, Mulholland, Schwartz, Vice Mayor Marx and Mayor Settle NOES: None ABSENT: None R 9314 Resolution No. 9314 (2002 Series) Page 2 The foregoing resolution was adopted this 21"day of May 2002. Allen K. Settle, Mayor ATTEST: Lee Price, ity Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: *r . o ense f iOv, E OF CALIFORNIADISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE STATEMENT 5TD.19(REV:2-93) COMPANY NAME The company named above (hereinafter referred to as "prospective contractor") hereby certifies, unless specifically exempted, compliance with Government Code Section 12990 (a-f) and California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Chapter 5 in matters relating to reporting requirements and the development, implementation and maintenance of a Nondiscrimination Program. Prospective contractor agrees not to unlawfully discriminate, harass or allow harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer), age (over 40), marital status, and denial of family care leave. CERTIFICATION I, the official named below, hereby swear that I am duly authorized to legally bind the prospective contractor to the above described certification. I am fully aware that this certification, executed on the date and in the county below, is made under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California. OFF7 MANE '/� p DATE EXECUM EXECUTED IN THE COUNTY OF f�: PRO A PRO E C CIOR'STITLE I r, Y CQC� I �IE PR E CONMACTORS LEGAL BUSINESS NAME C I IV OF `� C I JI� Po A39 TEOF CAUFOMM j1DG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION 21(FMV.C-M CERTIFICATION I,the official named below,hereby swear that I am duly authorized legally to bind the contractor or grant recipient to the certification described below.I am fully aware that this certi fteation,executed on the date below,is made under penalty of perjury under the Iaws of the State of Calijbmia- FE3EA4LDMAfWR MPAVnXV8MDMFffM NMIE CrOLL G wtEExEcurFs 5 -ao-- D L �W,ED tmEOFP8CM3rrmm Ui►2EcTDFZ ME 1�-74\ KI 7 _ -�VI 'S L H f V G11J1 "T12E�=1 _ SLS ct34 C; 1 The contractor or grant recipient named above hereby certifies compliance with Government Code Section 8355 in matters relating to providing a drug free workplace.The above named contractor or grant recipient will: 1. Publish a statement notifying employees tbatvnlawful manufactum distribution,dispensation,possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations,as required by Government Code Section 83-Wa)• 2 Establish a Drug-Ree Awareness program as required by Government Code Section 8355(b),to inform employees about all of the following: (a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, (b) The person's or organizafion►s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, (ra Any available counseling,rebabilitation and employee assistance programs,and -.Y (d) penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations 3. Provide as requdred by Government Code Section 8355(c),that every employee who works on the proposed contract or grant (a) Will receive a copy of the company's dmg-free workplace policy statement,and (b) VVM agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the contract or grant. 4. At the election of the contractor or grantee,from and after the"Date Executed"and until�T— (NOTTO EXCEED 36 MONi'HS),thestate will regard thiscerlificate as valid for allcontracts or grants entered into between the contractor or grantee and this state agency without requiring the contractor or grantee to provide a new and individual certificate for each contract or grant. If the contractor or grantee elects to fill in the blank date,then the terms and conditions of this certificate shall have the same force,meaning,effect and enforceability as if a certificate were separately,specifically,and individually provided for each contract or grant between the contractor or grantee and this state agency. r s Notice ®f Exemption To: Office of Planning and Research From: City of San Luis Obispo PO Box 3044 Community Development Department Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 County Clerk County of San Luis Obispo Contact: Glen Matteson, Associate Planner County Government Center 805 781-7165 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Project Title: Froom Creek Road Stabilization Project Location -Specific: Unsurfaced road along Froom Creek, in the Irish Hills, west of Los Osos Valley Road Project Location -City: San Luis Obispo Project Location - County: San Luis Obispo Description of Project: Decommission road. Reshape road surface and drainage, and establish local native plants, to prevent erosion. Name of Public Agency Approving the Project: City of San Luis Obispo Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out the Project: City of San Luis Obispo Exempt Status: (check one) ❑ Ministerial(Section 21080(b)(1); 15268); ❑ Declared Emergency(Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)); ❑ Emergency Project(Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)); c Categorical Exemption: Minor alterations to land (Section 153041 ❑ Statutory Exemption. State code number: _ Reasons why project is exempt: The project would restore the ground surface and vegetation to more natural conditions, without removing trees or modifying the lower creek channel,to reduce siltation and improve water quality. Lead Agency Contact Person: Glen Matteson Area Code/Telephone/Extension: 805 781-7165 If fled by applicant: 1. Attach certified document of exemption filing. 2. Has a notice of exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? ❑ Yes ❑ No Signature: Date gn � 7 � (ENDORSED) Title: Co unity Development Director FILED e Signed by Lead Agency Date Received for Filing: ❑ Signed by Applicant MAY 17 2001 dU E L.RODEWAID,COUNTY CLERK 13y C.L. ELANDER OEPUryCLERK 00043859 0 0 D -� nnr.n cn lll41_'85T, of-FI - - al. Records , EDR 25 . 00 San _uis Obispo Co . �Lil ie L . Rodewald Recorder May 17 , 2001 Time : 09 : 33 O, T(17; t I_ 2 f1 � J; i STATE OF CALIFORNIA-THE RESOURCES AGENCY T: DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME - ) t ENVIRONMENTAL FILING FEE CASH RECEIPT DFG 759.5a(6-91) C Date: n7,(1 -0 I 1 Lead Agency: j U r Document No.: unt` State A ency of iling: ^ Project Title: Project Applicant Name: Phone Number: Project Applicant Address: Project Applicant(check appropriate box): Local Public Agency School District ❑ Other Special District ❑ State Agency ❑ Private Entity ❑ CHECK APPLICABLE FEES: ( } Environmental Impact Report $850.00 $ ( ) Negative Declaration $1,250.00 $— ( ) Application Fee Water Diversion(State Water Resources Control Board Only) $850.00 $ ( ) Projects Subject to Certified Regulatory Programs $850.00 $ ^ ( County Administrative Fee $25.00 $ r�S� ( ) Project that is exempt from fees � � T T L RECEIVED �$ u� Signature and title of person receiving payment: [. FIRST COPY-PROJECT APPLICANT SECOND COPY-DFG/FASB THIRD COPY-LEAD AGENG F5U H COPY-COUNTY/STATE AGENCY OF FILIN( Notice of Exemption To: Office of Planning and Research From: City of San Luis Obispo PO Box 3044 Community Development Department Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 County Clerk County of San Luis Obispo Contact: Glen Matteson, Associate Planner County Government Center 805 781-7165 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Project Title: Froom Creek Road Stabilization Project Location - Specific: Unsurfaced road along Froom Creek, in the Irish Hills, west of Los Osos Valley Road Project Location - City: San Luis Obispo Project Location - County: San Luis Obispo Description of Project: Decommission road. Reshape road surface and drainage, and establish local native plants, to prevent erosion. Name of Public Agency Approving the Project: City of San Luis Obispo Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out the Project: City of San Luis Obispo Exempt Status: (check one) ❑ Ministerial (Section 21080(b)(1); 15268); ❑ Declared Emergency(Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)); ❑ Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)); ® Categorical Exemption: Minor alterations to land (Section 153041 ❑ Statutory Exemption. State code number: Reasons why project is exempt: The project would restore the ground surface and vegetation to more natural conditions, without removing trees or modifying the lower creek channel,to reduce siltation and improve water quality. Lead Agency Contact Person: Glen Matteson Area Code/Telephone/Extension: 805 781-7165 If filed by applicant: 1. Attach certified document of exemption filing. 2. Has a notice of exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? ❑ Yes ❑ No Signature: . f Date Title: Cc unity Development Director e Signed by Lead Agency Date Received for Filing: ❑ Signed by Applicant Land Use Conservation Plan for the Irish Hills Natural Reserve Appendix 4 Examples of Signage 33 r mva sau,uaaoegpo I tib^ I B ' i 21 air _y Bishop Peak Natural Reserve 8 LEGEND ® Y.wieY�l•0.1.1•. w ex EII•nm•ar.• Cnmaureal Sn feet 0t 0 0 0.1 rnnas E�mr nxi^' ®E '3 �. ° ,... Brochures Bishop Peak Trail =4.0 miles round trip Felsman Loop=2.5 miles round trip ZI 4"X 4" Redwood