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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-16-2019 Item 07 - Offsite Mitigation for LOVR Interchange Department Name: Administration Cost Center: 5010 For Agenda of: July 16, 2019 Placement: Consent Estimated Time: N/A FROM: Greg Hermann, Deputy City Manager Prepared By: Robert A. Hill, Interim Deputy Director Freddy Otte, City Biologist SUBJECT: OFFSITE MITIGATION FOR LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD INTERCHANGE RECOMMENDATION 1. Approve funding in the amount of $260,000 for offsite mitigation requirements of the Los Osos Valley Road and US-101 Interchange Improvements Project from Project 99821 and approve the creation of a new project account specifically for this purpose; and 2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Offsite Mitigation Agreement with The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County (Attachments A and B) in a final form satisfactory to the City Attorney. DISCUSSION Background The Los Osos Valley Road (LOVR) and US-101 Interchange Improvement Project was implemented to relieve traffic congestion and increase the safety of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians by increasing the number of traffic lanes, and improving bike lanes and pedestrian walkways on Los Osos Valley Road, and was completed in 2016. Following construction, on-site mitigation and site landscaping have also since been completed. The LOVR / US-101 Interchange Improvement Project included a culvert crossing of San Luis Obispo Creek east of the overcrossing that was widened to accommodate the additional traffic lanes. Modifications to the on and off-ramps included lifting the southbound and northbound on and off-ramps to the new grade of Los Osos Valley Road, extending the Prefumo Creek box culvert under the southbound off-ramp and constructing retaining walls, widening/reconstructing the northbound off-ramp and constructing a retaining wall to avoid impacts to San Luis Obispo Creek and realigning the southbound on-ramp. In addition, deposited silt material was removed from the bed of San Luis Obispo Creek under Los Osos Valley Road to restore hydraulic capacity. These necessary project features resulted in biological impacts that were identified and addressed in the Final Environmental Document for the project. Some of these impacts were mitigated within the project site, while other mitigation requirements still need to be met at an offsite location. Packet Pg. 97 Item 7 Mitigation Agreement This Council Agenda Report seeks authorization to complete the remaining offsite mitigation requirements through an agreement with The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County (LCSLO). Specifically, the City is required to install native riparian trees, provide for replacement of lost functional wetland habitat, and secure protective land tenure for the mitigation site in perpetuity. LCSLO is currently has an option agreement to acquire a 40-acre parcel that will complete their Lower SLO Creek Floodplain Preserve, and also owns an adjacent property with wetland habitat features that have recently been enhanced through a separate mitigation project relationship with the County of San Luis Obispo (maps and site photos are included as Attachment C). Other funding partners for the land acquisition component include the State Coastal Conservancy and the California Natural Resources Agency. Habitat Mitigation and Revegetation Plan Subject to final approval by the applicable regulatory agencies of a revised Habitat Mitigation and Revegetation Plan (HMRP), the City will be able to complete its mitigation requirements by participating in LCSLO’s property acquisition and having the trees and wetland habitat installed through the proposed Offsite Mitigation Agreement. At present, the HMRP describes conducting the aforementioned mitigation activities at the City’s Johnson Ranch Open Space property; however, wetland creation has been attempted in the past at this site without success and Natural Resources Program staff have a low confidence level for success with another similar effort of substantially larger size. The Final Environmental Document contemplated either Johnson Ranch or the Lower SLO Creek Floodplain Preserve owned by LCSLO, and staff have recently been pursuing the latter due to its favorable site characteristics for project success. Partnership History The City enjoys a long-standing partnership relationship with LCSLO that spans over 25 years. We have partnered on a variety of initiatives during this time; of note: LCSLO donated the Stenner Springs Natural Reserve properties to the City valued at $448,000, provided funding of $350,000 towards the Stenner Ranch conservation easement project, and fundraised over $100,000 for the Brughelli Ranch conservation easement project, $70,000 for the Froom Ranch acquisition project, and $15,000 for the Upper Goldtree Vineyard property acquisition project. The City assigned funding of $400,000 towards LCSLO’s purchase of an addition to the Lower San Luis Obispo Creek Floodplain Preserve, provided $107,500 towards the O’Connor Ranch conservation easement project and, most recently, contributed $75,000 towards the purchase of the Pismo Preserve and $206,000 towards the restoration and activation of the Octagon Barn Center. Based on this substantial track record of partnered project success, staff has a high degree of confidence in recommending the subject arrangements. Packet Pg. 98 Item 7 Policy Context The Conservation and Open Space Element of the City’s General Plan (2006) provides policy guidance for mitigation projects that have been informative to this project. Specifically, policy 8.6.3 regarding required mitigation states: “Loss or harm shall be mitigated to the maximum extent feasible. Mitigation must at least comply with Federal and State requirements. Mitigation shall be implemented and monitored in compliance with State and Federal requirements, by qualified professionals, and shall be funded by the project applicant. A. For natural habitat that is relatively limited in extent (such as riparian or wetland habitat) mitigation shall consist of creating twice the area of habitat lost, of equal quality, in the following order of preference: 1. The same kind on the same site. 2. The same kind on a different site (the site shall be within the San Luis Obispo planning area). 3. A similar kind (such as seasonal wetland in place of freshwater marsh) on the same site. 4. A similar kind on a different site (the site shall be within the San Luis Obispo Planning Area). B. Habitat created as mitigation should be located and designed to minimize the need for long-term artificial support (such as supplying wetlands from a well requiring energy and maintenance). F. The City may establish or participate in a “mitigation bank,” through which resources are protected in a consolidated location ahead of the need to mitigate impacts of individual, small projects. The City will work with other agencies to assure successful operation of any mitigation bank that is established.” The LOVR/US-101 Interchange Improvements Project and the recommendations contained herein are consistent with Policy 8.6.3 because they include mitigation conducted both on-site and off-site within the San Luis Obispo Planning Area in accordance with State and Federal agency requirements, because pivoting to offsite work at the Lower SLO Creek Floodplain Preserve will not require long-term artificial support such as supplying water to create wetlands, and because the City will be helping establish and participating in an informal mitigation bank with other agencies. Packet Pg. 99 Item 7 Public Engagement The LOVR/US-101 Interchange Improvements Project and its associated Environmental Document were the subject of a robust public engagement process, including a scoping period, extended public comment period, and numerous public engagement opportunities and public hearings on the project. CONCURRENCES The Public Works Department concurs with the content of this report and recommendations. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The State of California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) was the lead agency pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the LOVR/US-101 Interchange Improvements Project and certified the Final Environmental Document for the project on August 16, 2011 (SCH # 2008061098). The Final Environmental Document specifically describes the possibility of conducting offsite mitigation at LCSLO’s Lower SLO Creek Floodplain Preserve. FISCAL IMPACT Budgeted: Yes Budget Year: 2019-20 Funding Identified: Yes Fiscal Analysis: Funding Sources Current FY Cost Annualized On-going Cost for Five Years Total Project Cost General Fund $235,000 $5,000/year $260,000 State Federal Fees Other: Total $235,000 $25,000 $260,000 An Offsite Mitigation Agreement has been prepared to facilitate the disbursement of the funds, if approved, which will ensure that funds in the amount of $260,000 are only expended on the mitigation activities described herein. This funding is a planned and budgeted for expense and remains within the Capital Improvement Plan Project that constructed the Los Osos Valley Road Interchange Project (99821). The City will also need to provide for annual maintenance of the trees and wetland habitat by LCSLO for a period of five years under the approved mitigation requirements; this will be handled on an annual basis and staff is seeking authority to create a new project account with funding held expressly for this purpose to be paid for and used to maintain the trees and wetland habitat, as well as annual monitoring and reporting. Packet Pg. 100 Item 7 ALTERNATIVES The City Council could: 1. Direct staff to conduct the offsite mitigation requirements at Johnson Ranch Open Space as originally planned, although this is not recommended due to its poor site characteristics for wetland creation. 2. Request changes to the terms and conditions of the Offsite Mitigation Agreement. 3. Continue the item with specific direction if more information or discussion time is required before taking action. Attachments: a - Resolution b - Offsite Mitigation Agreement c - Map and Photo Set Packet Pg. 101 Item 7 R ______ RESOLUTION NO. ________ (2019 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN OFFSITE MITIGATION AGREEMENT WITH THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY WHEREAS, the Los Osos Valley Road and US-101 Interchange Improvement Project was implemented to relieve traffic congestion and increase the safety of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians by increasing the number of traffic lanes, and improving bike lanes and pedestrian walkways on Los Osos Valley Road was completed in 2016, and WHEREAS, the Los Osos Valley Road and US-101 Interchange Improvement Project resulted in biological impacts that were identified and addressed in the Final Environmental Document for the project. Some of these impacts the mitigation requirements for the project need to be met at an offsite location, including installation of native riparian trees, replacement of lost functional wetland habitat, and securing protective land tenure for the mitigation site in perpetuity; and WHEREAS, The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County (LCSLO) is currently in escrow to acquire a 40-acre parcel that will complete their Lower SLO Creek Floodplain Preserve, and also owns an adjacent property with wetland habitat features that have r ecently been enhanced through a separate mitigation project relationship with the County of San Luis Obispo, and collectively, these two sites have the necessary characteristics to support the City of San Luis Obispo’s offsite mitigation requirements, and WHEREAS, The City of San Luis Obispo and LCSLO desire to partner together to conduct the required mitigation activities, and WHEREAS, an Offsite Mitigation Agreement has been prepared to effectuate the completion of the City’s mitigation requirements and to set forth a contractual understanding and relationship between the two parties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds and declares that the City’s implementation of offsite mitigation requirements for the Los Osos Valley Road and US-101 Interchange Improvement Project is in the public’s interest to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens and the natural environment, as well as to responsibly and lawfully carry out its mitigation requirements to replace or restore habitat functions and values that were lost or impacted by the Los Osos Valley Road and US-101 Interchange Improvement Project. SECTION 2. Offsite Mitigation Agreement. The City Council hereby appropriates $260,000, approves the Offsite Mitigation Agreement and authorizes the Mayor to sign the Packet Pg. 102 Item 7 R ______ Offsite Mitigation Agreement, an official copy of which shall be kept on record with the City Clerk, based on the following findings: a) The Offsite Mitigation Agreement and mitigation activities described therein are consistent with General Plan policies, including Conservation and Open Space Element Policy 8.6.3 that states: “Loss or harm shall be mitigated to the maximum extent feasible. Mitigation must at least comply with Federal and State requirements. Mitigation shall be implemented and monitored in compliance with State and Federal requirements, by qualified professionals, and shall be funded by the project applicant. A. For natural habitat that is relatively limited in extent (such as riparian or wetland habitat) mitigation shall consist of creating twice the area of habitat lost, of equal quality, in the following order of preference: 1) The same kind on the same site. 2) The same kind on a different site (the site shall be within the San Luis Obispo planning area). B. Habitat created as mitigation should be located and designed to minimize the need for long-term artificial support (such as supplying wetlands from a well requiring energy and maintenance). F. The City may establish or participate in a “mitigation bank,” through which resources are protected in a consolidated location ahead of the need to mitigate impacts of individual, small projects. The City will work with other agencies to assure successful operation of any mitigation bank that is established.” Packet Pg. 103 Item 7 R ______ b) The Offsite Mitigation Agreement is consistent with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. The State of California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) was the lead agency for the LOVR/US-101 Interchange Improvements Project and certified the Final Environmental Document for the project on August 16, 2011 (SCH # 2008061098). The Final Environmental Document specifically describes the possibility of conducting offsite mitigation at LCSLO’s Lower SLO Creek Floodplain Preserve. On motion of _________________, seconded by _______________, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of _____________________ 2019. ____________________________________ Mayor Heidi Harmon ATTEST: ____________________________________ Teresa Purrington, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: _____________________________________ J. Christine Dietrick, City Attorney IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, this ______ day of ______________, 2019. ____________________________________ Teresa Purrington, City Clerk Packet Pg. 104 Item 7 OFFSITE MITIGATION AGREEMENT THIS Grant Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made on this ____day of___July 2019, by the CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO (“CITY”) and THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY (“LCSLO”) who are collectively referred to as the “Parties”. RECITALS WHEREAS, the Los Osos Valley Road and US-101 Interchange Improvement Project was implemented by the City of San Luis Obispo to relieve traffic congestion and increase the safety of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians by increasing the number of traffic lanes, and improving bike lanes and pedestrian walkways on Los Osos Valley Road was completed in 2016; and WHEREAS, the Los Osos Valley Road and US-101 Interchange Improvement Project resulted in biological impacts that were identified and addressed in the Final Environmental Document for the project. Some of these impact mitigation requirements for the project need to be met at an offsite location, including installation of native riparian trees, replacement of lost functional wetland habitat, and securing protective land tenure for the mitigation site in perpetuity; and WHEREAS, The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County (LCSLO) is currently in escrow to acquire a 40-acre parcel that will complete their Lower SLO Creek Floodplain Preserve, and also owns an adjacent property with wetland habitat features that have recently been enhanced through a separate mitigation project relationship with the County of San Luis Obispo. Collectively, these two sites have the necessary characteristics to support the City of San Luis Obispo’s offsite mitigation requirements; and WHEREAS, The City of San Luis Obispo and LCSLO desire to partner together to conduct the required mitigation activities; and WHEREAS, LCSLO has reached an agreement to acquire land commonly known as the Gable Property, thereby ensuring the conservation of approximately forty acres of real property (the “Property”), and completing the Lower SLO Creek Floodplain Preserve that is comprised of a series of properties in the lower portion of the San Luis Obispo Creek watershed; and WHEREAS, both CITY and LCSLO desire to ensure the conservation of the Property consistent with goals and policies set forth in CITY’s Conservation and Open Space Element of its General Plan pertaining to protection of wildlife corridors and contiguous habitat [e.g. Policy 7.3.3(C)], as well as to protect the scenic, open space, and agricultural values of the Property in perpetuity; and WHEREAS, the purchase price for the Property is being made pursuant to an approved, qualified appraisal; and Packet Pg. 105 Item 7 WHEREAS, CITY, upon a request from LCSLO, and of the Parties’ mutual goals and long-standing partnership in land conservation, desires to participate in the acquisition purchase price of the Property; and WHEREAS, LCSLO will take title to the Property subject to certain Essential Deed Provisions required by the California State Coastal Conservancy and California Natural Resources Agency which shall include various protective measures that, collectively, will ensure that the purposes of public expenditures of funds are adhered to and carried out in perpetuity, thereby also ensuring the permanently protected land tenure that is required for CITY”s offsite mitigation requirements; and WHEREAS, CITY will also provide funding for the installation of native trees and wetland habitat creation at both the Gable Property and the adjacent Argano Property within the Lower SLO Creek Floodplain Preserve; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises herein and the mutual benefits accruing to the Parties, and to the general public from the acquisition of the Property and installation of native trees and wetland habitat creation as contemplated herein, CITY and LCSLO hereby agree as follows: A. The Recitals herein are incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement. B. CITY shall make a deposit of purchase funds to LCSLO in the amount of $175,000 which shall be directed to an escrow account at First American Title Company, which has been established for the benefit of this transaction, upon LCSLO’s instructions made at least 14 days in advance to do so. C. CITY’s funds shall only be used if, and only if, all other funds are deposited to escrow and the Grant Deed by which title to the Property is exchanged is duly executed, notarized, and recorded with the San Luis Obispo County Clerk / Recorder. If the transaction is substantially delayed or does not take place for any reason whatsoever, then LCSLO shall cause First American Title Company to promptly return the funds to CITY. D. LCSLO, or its successors and assigns, shall hold all right, privilege and interests accruing from ownership of the Property in perpetuity. E. CITY shall make a deposit of habitat restoration and enhancement funds in the amount of $60,000 to LCSLO which shall be held in a restricted fund exclusively for the purposes contemplated herein. F. LCSLO shall use the habitat restoration and enhancement funds for installation of the required native riparian trees and wetland habitat in accordance with CITY’s approved Habitat Mitigation and Revegetation Plan, incorporated by reference. G. CITY shall provide funding in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000 for annual maintenance and reporting requirements for a period of five years ($25,000 total) following installation in accordance with CITY’s approved Habitat Mitigation and Packet Pg. 106 Item 7 Revegetation Plan. Should costs exceed $5,000 in any given year, the Parties shall work together in good faith to understand the nature and cause of the cost exceedance and determine a mutually agreeable plan and timeframe to attend to and amicably resolve any such additional cost overage. STANDARD PROVISIONS 1. Amendments CITY and LCSLO may amend this Agreement at any time provided that such amendments make specific reference to this Agreement, and are executed in writing, signed by a duly authorized representative of each organization, and approved by the City Manager. Such amendments will not invalidate this Agreement, nor relieve or release the CITY or LCSLO from its obligations under this Agreement, except as expressly provided in writing in any subsequent amendments. 2. Financial Assurance CITY reserves the right to request copies of invoices, account statements, or audits of LCSLO’s financial records pertinent to this Agreement. 3. Civil Rights Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no person will, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974: No person in the United States will on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this title. Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as Amended No person will be excluded from participation, denied program benefits, or subjected to discrimination on the basis of age under any program or activity receiving federal funding assistance. (42 U.S.C. 610 et. seq.) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended No otherwise qualified individual will, solely by reason or his or her disability, be excluded from participation (including employment), denied program benefits, or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal funds. (29 U.S.C. 794) Public Law 101-336, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Subject to the provisions of this title, no qualified individual with a disability will, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity. Packet Pg. 107 Item 7 4. Assignability LCSLO will not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. 5. Conflict of Interest No member of the CITY’s governing body and no other public official of such locality, who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning or carrying out of the project, will have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this agreement; and LCSLO will take appropriate steps to assure compliance. LCSLO agrees to abide by the provisions of 24 CFR 84.42 and 570.611, which includes maintaining a written code or standards of conduct that will govern the performance of its officers, employees or agents engaged in the award and administration of contracts supported by Federal funds. 6. Severability If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement will not be affected thereby, and all other parts of this Agreement will nevertheless be in full force and effect. 7. Entire Agreement This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between CITY and LCSLO for the use of funds received under this Agreement and it supersedes all prior communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written between City and LCSLO with respect to this Agreement. 8. No Agency or Employment LCSLO is solely responsible for the conduct of its activities in association with this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement creates a formal partnership, agency, joint venture, employment, or any other type of relationship. LCSLO shall not represent itself as an agent of CITY for any purpose and has no authority to bind the CITY in any manner whatsoever. LCSLO and all of its agents, representatives, or participants in any manner in the performance of its obligations and duties hereunder, shall be employees, independent contractors, or volunteers solely of LCSLO. They shall not for any purpose be considered employees or agents of the CITY. 9. Indemnification LCSLO agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CITY and its officers, directors, affiliates, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) directly, indirectly, wholly or partially arising from or in connection with any act or omission of LCSLO, its employees or agents, in accepting the funds, in expending or applying funds, or in carrying out the project as set forth. CITY agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless LCSLO its officers, directors, affiliates, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) directly, indirectly, wholly or partially arising from or in connection with Packet Pg. 108 Item 7 any act or omission of CITY, its employees or agents, in expending or applying funds, or in carrying out the project as set forth. 10. Termination The CITY or LCSLO may initiate termination of this Agreement in the event of a substantial breach of the terms of this Agreement, or in the event of gross negligence, upon ten (10) days written notice to the other Party. Said termination shall be effective thirty (30) days after receipt by certified mail of a notice of termination to the other Party. 11. Compliance with Human Relations Commission “By Laws” LCSLO hereby certifies and agrees that it will comply with the Human Relations Commission’s “Bylaws” which creates an environment within the City in which all persons can enjoy equal rights and opportunities regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical, mental or economic status. 12. Notices For purposes of notice under this agreement, all notices shall be considered effective upon being sent by certified mail to the following addresses: To CITY: City of San Luis Obispo 919 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Attn: City Manager To LCSLO: The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County 1137 Pacific Street, Suite A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Attn: Executive Director IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed the foregoing as of the date year first above written. CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO: By: ________________________________ Date:_____________________ Heidi Harmon, Mayor THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY: By:_________________________________ Date:______________________ Kaila Dettman, Executive Director Packet Pg. 109 Item 7 ATTEST: By:_________________________________ Date:_____________________ Teresa Purrington, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM By:_________________________________ Date:______________________ J. Christine Dietrick, City Attorney Packet Pg. 110 Item 7 ^_ ^_ ^_ L o s O s o s V a l l e y R o a d US-101San Luis Obispo CreekPrefumo Creek Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community Los Osos Valley Road/US-101 Interchange Project Habitat Mitigation and Restoration Plan Update Figure 1: Project and Offsite Mitigation Vicinity 0120.5 Miles ¯ ^_ ^_ ^_ Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ^_Los Osos Valley Road/US-101 Project ^_Johnson Ranch - Previous Offsite Location ^_San Luis Obispo Creek Farms - Proposed Offsite Location Blue Line Drainages* 08 Apr 2019 * Blue line drainage data: County of San Luis Obispo (2006) Packet Pg. 111 Item 7 Los Osos Va l ley RoadUS-101San Luis Obispo CreekPre fumo C re e k US-101 Southbound Offramp US-101 Southbound Onramp US-101 Northbound Onramp US-101 Northbound Offramp Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community Los Osos Valley Road/US-101 Interchange Project Habitat Mitigation and Restoration Plan Update Figure 2: Project Area 0 500 1,000250 Feet ¯Blue Line Drainages* 08 Apr 2019 * Blue line drainage data: County of San Luis Obispo (2006) Packet Pg. 112 Item 7 US-101San Luis Bay Drive Monte RoadSan Luis Obispo Creek Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community Los Osos Valley Road/US-101 Interchange Project Habitat Mitigation and Restoration Plan Update Figure 3: San Luis Obispo Creek Farms Property 0 500 1,000250 Feet ¯ San Luis Obispo Creek Farms Organic Apple Orchards Blue Line Drainage* 08 Apr 2019 * Blue line drainage data: County of San Luis Obispo (2006) Packet Pg. 113 Item 7 Photo 1. Looking downstream San Luis Obispo Creek south of Los Osos Valley Road preconstruction (Caltrans 2007). Photo 2. San Luis Obispo Creek Bridge crossing at Los Osos Valley Road preconstruction (Caltrans 2007). Packet Pg. 114 Item 7 Photo 3. Looking down Prefumo Creek at the culvert under US-101 southbound off-ramp preconstruction (Caltrans 2007). Photo 4. Looking south at seasonal wetland west of US-101 preconstruction (Caltrans 2007). Packet Pg. 115 Item 7 Photo 5. Looking north at San Luis Obispo Creek Farms (from Coastal Conservancy: San Luis Obispo Farms Acquisition Exhibit 1). Photo 6. San Luis Obispo Creek through the San Luis Obispo Creek Farms Property (from Coastal Conservancy: San Luis Obispo Creek Farms Acquisition Exhibit 1). Packet Pg. 116 Item 7 Photo 7. Organic Apple Orchards on San Luis Obispo Creek Farms Property (from Coastal Conservancy: San Luis Obispo Creek Farms Acquisition Exhibit 1). Photo 8. Flooding of San Luis Obispo Creek on the San Luis Obispo Creek Farms Property (from Coastal Conservancy: San Luis Obispo Creek Farms Acquisition Exhibit 1). Packet Pg. 117 Item 7 Page intentionally left blank. Packet Pg. 118 Item 7