Mitigation Monitoring
Reporting Program
Rosemount Storage Project
Lead Agency:
City of Cathedral City
68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Prepared by:
The Altum Group
44-600 Village Court, Suite 100
Palm Desert, CA 92260
July 2024
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4.4 Biological Resources
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
Mitigation Measure:
BIO-1: Regardless of the time of year, nesting
bird surveys shall be performed by a qualified
avian biologist no more than 3 days prior to
vegetation removal or ground -disturbing
activities. Pre-construction surveys shall focus
on both direct and indirect evidence of nesting,
including nest locations and nesting behavior.
The qualified avian biologist will make every
effort to avoid potential nest predation as a
result of survey and monitoring efforts. If active
nests are found during the pre -construction
nesting bird surveys, a qu alified biologist shall
establish an appropriate nest buffer to be
marked on the ground. Nest buffers are species
specific and shall be at least 300 feet for
passerines and 500 feet for raptors. A smaller or
larger buffer may be determined by the
qualified biologist familiar with the nesting
phenology of the nesting species and based on
nest and buffer monitoring results.
Construction activities may not occur inside the
established buffers, which shall remain on -site
until a qualified biologist determines the young
have fledged or the nest is no longer active.
Active nests and adequacy of the established
buffer distance shall be monitored daily by the
qualified biologist until the qualified biologist
has determined the young have fledged or the
Project has b een completed. The qualified
biologist has the authority to stop work if
nesting pairs exhibit signs of disturbance.
BIO-2: Suitable burrowing owl habitat has been
confirmed on the site; therefore, focused
burrowing owl surveys shall be conducted by a
Responsibility:
Applicant
Action: Development of Bird
Survey with Emphasis on
Burrowing Owls.
Timing: 3 days prior to any
permit involving the following:
vegetation removal or ground
disturbing activities,.
Implementation:
Preparation of a report
that confirm that the site
is free of nesting birds,
burrowing owls, and sand
dependent covered
species to be approved by
the Planning Division of
the Community and
Economic Development
Department of the City of
Cathedral City.
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qualified biologist according to the Staff Report
on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (CDFG, 2012 or
most recent version) prior to vegetation
removal or ground -disturbing activities. If
burrowing owls are detected during the focused
surveys, the qualified biologis t and Project
proponent shall begin coordination with CDFW
and USFWS immediately and shall prepare a
Burrowing Owl Plan that shall be submitted to
CDFW for review and approval prior to
commencing Project activities. The Burrowing
Owl Plan shall describe pr oposed avoidance,
minimization, mitigation, and monitoring
actions. The Burrowing Owl Plan shall include
the number and location of occupied burrow
sites, acres of burrowing owl habitat that will be
impacted, details of site monitoring, and details
on prop osed buffers and other avoidance
measures. If impacts to occupied burrowing owl
habitat or burrow cannot be avoided, the
Burrowing Owl Plan shall also describe
minimization and relocation actions that will be
implemented. Proposed implementation of
burrow exclusion and closure should only be
considered as a last resort, after all other
options have been evaluated as exclusion is not
in itself an avoidance, minimization, or
mitigation method and has the possibility to
result in take. If impacts to occupied b urrows
cannot be avoided, information shall be
provided regarding adjacent or nearby suitable
habitat available to owls along with proposed
relocation actions. The Project proponent shall
implement the Burrowing Owl Plan following
CDFW and USFWS review and approval.
Preconstruction burrowing owl surveys shall be
conducted no less than 14 days prior to the start
of Project-related activities and within 24 hours
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prior to ground disturbance, in accordance with
the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation
(CDFG, 2012 or most recent version).
Preconstruction surveys should be performed
by a qualified biologist following the
recommendations and guidelines provided in
the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation. If
the preconstruction surveys confirm occupied
burrowing owl habitat, Project activities shall be
immediately halted. The qualified biologist shall
coordinate with CDFW and prepare a Burrowing
Owl Plan that shall be submitted to CDFW and
USFWS for review and approval prior to
commencing Project activities.
BIO-4: Prior to vegetation removal or ground -
disturbing activities, the City of Cathedral City
will collaborate with the Coachella Valley
Conservation Commission to plan and
implement a salvage of sand -dependent
Covered Species within the Project site.
4.4 Biological Resources
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation
Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
Mitigation Measure:
BIO-5: Prior to construction and issuance of any
grading permit, the City of Cathedral City shall
ensure compliance with the Coachella Valley
Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan
(CVMSHCP) and its associated Implementing
Agreement and shall ensure the collection of
payment of the CVMSHCP Local Development
Mitigation Fee and transfer of revenues to the
Coachella Valley Conservation Commission.
Responsibility: Applicant
Action: Payment of
CVMHSCP Fees.
Timing: Prior to issuance of
any permits.
Implementation:
Applicant shall Submit for
a grading permit and
review to ensure
compliance with
CVMSHCP and payment of
applicable fees to the
Building Division of the
Community and Economic
Development
Department.
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4.5 Cultural Resources
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5?
c) Disturb any human remains, including those interred
outside of formal cemeteries?
Mitigation Measure:
CUL-1: Prior to grading disturbance activities,
the City of Cathedral City Planning Department
shall inform field personnel of the possibilities
of a buried cultural resource find. A qualified
archaeologist shall be made available by the
applicant during all ground disturbing activities
should any unknown cultural resource be
uncovered. In addition, because the site is
located within the boundaries of the Agua
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI)
Tribe’s Traditional Use Area, all ground
disturbing activities shall be monitored by a
ACBCI Tribal Monitor . In the event that field
personnel encounter buried cultural materials,
work in the immediate vicinity of the find shall
cease and the qualified archaeologist shall be
retained by the applicant to assess the
significance of the find. The qualified
archaeologist/Tribal monitor shall have the
authority to stop or divert construction
excavation as necessary. If the qualified
archaeologist finds that any cultural resources
found meet eligibility requirements for listing
on the California Register or the Nation al
Register, plans for the treatment, evaluation
and mitigation of impacts to the find shall be
developed.
If it has been determined that the find, with
concurrence of the archaeologist, and tribal
monitor/THPO in the case of cultural resources,
has significance, the final disposition of the find
shall be determined with concurrence between
the archaeologist, T HPO (in the case of tribal
cultural resources) and the City Planner. Once
the mitigation and disposition for the find has
Responsibility: Applicant
Action: Enter into an
Agreement to have a Tribal
Monitor on site during all
ground disturbing activities.
Timing:
Prior to the issuance of any
Permits.
Implementation:
Submit Agreement with
the Agua Caliente Tribe to
City of Cathedral City,
Planning Division of the
Community and
Economic Development
Department.
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been determined, work in the vicinity of the
find shall resume at the direction of the
archaeologist.
Mitigation Measure:
CUL-2: Should human remains be discovered
on site during any ground disturbing activities,
further ground disturbance activities shall be
halted until processes governing an accidental
discovery of any human remains have been
initiated in accordance with Health and Safety
Code 7050.5, CEQA 15064.5€, and Public
Resources Code 5097.98.
Responsibility: Applicant
Action: Prior to the issuance of
any permits an Agreement with
the Agua Caliente Tribe shall be
approved by the Planning
Division of the Community and
Economic Development
Department of the City of
Cathedral City.
Timing:
During all ground disturbing
activities.
Implementation:
Process shall be outlined
in the Agreement for the
Tribal Monitoring from
the Agua Caliente tribe. It
should include: In the
event of discovering
human remains , the
County Coroner and
Cathedral City Police
Department shall be
contacted to rule out foul
play and then shall
coordinate with the Agua
Caliente Tribe as
appropriate.
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4.17 Transportation and Traffic
a) Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy
addressing the circulation system, including transit,
roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities?
Mitigation Measure:
TRAN-1: The Project will be conditioned to
construct half -width roadway improvement
along the property frontage on Rosemount
Road including curb, gutter, sidewalk and
paving. The proposed traffic signal at the new
intersection of Date Palm Drive and Rosemount
Responsibility: Applicant
Action: Preparation of plans
detailing improvements.
Timing:
Approval by the Engineering
Implementation:
Construction of half-
width roadway plans.
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Road will be constructed by whichever project
is constructed first between Date Palm Drive
Mixed Use, the Wren Project, and the Vallarta
Shopping Center.
Department of the City of
Cathedral City before any
permits are issued for the
first phase of the project.
4.18 Tribal Cultural Resources
a) Would the Project cause a substantial adverse
change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code section 21074 as
either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural
value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:
i) Listed or eligible for listing in the California
Register of Historical Resources, or in a local
register of historical resources as defined in
Public Resources Code section 5020.1(k), or
ii) A resource determined by the lead agency, in
its discretion and supported by substantial
evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria
set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources
Code Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria
set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resource
Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall
consider the significance of the resource to a
California Native American tribe.
CUL-1 Prior to grading disturbance activities,
the City of Cathedral City Planning Department
shall inform field personnel of the possibilities
of a buried cultural resource find. A qualified
archaeologist shall be made available by the
applicant during all ground disturbing activities
should any unknown cultural resource be
uncovered. In addition, because the site is
located within the boundaries of the Agua
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI) Tribe’s
Traditional Use Area, all ground disturbing
activities shall be monitored a ACBCI Tribal
Monitor. In the event that field personnel
encounter buried cultural materials, work in the
immediate vicinity of the find shall cease and
the qualified archaeologist shall be retained by
the applicant to assess the significance of the
find. The qualified archaeologist/Tribal monitor
shall have the authority to stop or divert
construction excavation as necessary. If the
qualified archaeologist finds that any cultural
resources found meet eligibility requirements
for listin g on the California Register or the
National Register, plans for the treatment,
evaluation, and mitigation of impacts to the find
shall be developed.
If it has been determined that the find, with
concurrence of the archaeologist, and tribal
monitor/THPO in the case of cultural resources,
has significance, the final disposition of the find
shall be determined with concurrence between
the archaeologist, T HPO (in the case of tribal
Responsibility: Applicant
Action: Prior to the issuance
of any permits a Native
American Monitoring
Agreement shall be
approved by the Planning
Division of the Community
and Economic Development
Department.
Timing:
Monitor shall be present
during all during all ground
disturbing activities.
Implementation:
Submit Agreement with
the Native American
Monitor to the, Planning
Division of the
Community and
Economic Development
of the City of Cathedral
City.
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cultural resources) and the City Planner. Once
the mitigation and disposition for the find has
been determined, work in the vicinity of the find
shall resume at the direction of the
archaeologist.
CUL-2: Should human remains be discovered on
site during any ground disturbance activities,
further ground disturbance activities shall be
halted until processes governing an accidental
discovery of any human remains have been
initiated in accordance with Health and Safety
Code 7050.5, CEQA 15064.5(e), and Public
Resources Code 5097.98.
Responsibility: Applicant
Action: Prior to the issuance
of any permits a Native
American Monitoring
Agreement shall be
approved by the Planning
Division of the Community
and Economic Development
Department of the City of
Cathedral City.
Timing:
During all ground disturbing
activities.
Implementation:
Process shall be outlined
in the Agreement for the
Tribal Monitoring to
include the discovery of
human remains. In that
event, the County
Coroner and Cathedral
City Police Department
shall be contacted to rule
out foul play and then
shall coordinate with the
Agua Caliente Tribe as
appropriate.
Initials: __ Date: __