Databases queried for the occurrence of special-status species include the USFWS Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC), and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) Spotted Owl Data Viewer, RareFind and Quick Viewer processed and unprocessed data (online edition, v5.96.99). The CNDDB consists of mapped overlays of all known populations of sensitive plants and wildlife. The database is continually updated with new sensitive species population data. For the purpose of this biological assessment, only sensitive wildlife was reviewed (Appendix D, Map 3: CNDDB Vicinity Map).
The database is continually updated with new sensitive species population data.
California Wildlife Habitat Relationships (CWHR) Predicted Habitat Suitability is a dataset accessed through CNDDB BIOS Commercial/Spotted Owl Viewer that represents areas of suitable habitat within species’ documented ranges. Examination of the CWHR dataset was applied when: 1) the data is available for the species of concern, and 2) when there is a moderate to high potential for an animal to occur on or within 100 feet of the Study Area. CWHR examines whether the areas being examined in the biological assessment is habitat which may support a species of special concern. Habitat suitability ranks of Low (less than 0.34), Medium (0.34-0.66) and High (greater than 0.66) suitability are based on the mean expert opinion suitability value for each habitat type for breeding, foraging, and cover (CDFW 2021).
3.3 Database Resource Assessment
A scoping of the CNDDB was performed to identify existing and historical occurrences of special status wildlife species and sensitive terrestrial communities within the project vicinity.
The scoping extended to nine quads surrounding and including the Ukiah 7.5-minute USGS Quadrangles and included the Boonville, Cow Mountain, Elledge Peak, Laughlin Range, Orrs Springs, Potter Valley, Purdy’s Gardens and Redwood Valley 7.5-minute USGS Quadrangles. In addition, a 0.25-mile radius scoping area was completed for the identification of northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina, NSO) Activity Centers. No spotted owl territories (Activity Centers) are located within the 0.25-mile buffer.
Prior to the site visit, the databases listed above were accessed to determine whether sensitive biological communities, special-status wildlife species or other sensitive areas were documented within the vicinity of the Study Area (Appendix D: Map 3, CNDDB Vicinity Map). During the site visit, existing habitat conditions were evaluated and used to assess the potential for presence of special-status species. The potential for each special-status wildlife species to occur in the Study Area was then evaluated according to the following criteria:
• No Potential: Habitat on and adjacent to the Study Area is clearly unsuitable for the species requirements (foraging, breeding, cover, substrate, elevation, hydrology, plant community, site history, disturbance regime).
• Low Potential: Few of the habitat components meeting the species requirements are present, and/or the majority of habitat on and adjacent to the Study Area is unsuitable or of very poor quality. The species is not likely to be found on-site. • Moderate Potential: Some of the habitat components meeting the species requirements are present, and/or only some of the habitat on or adjacent to the Study Area is suitable.
The species has a moderate probability of being found on-site.
• High Potential: All the habitat components meeting the species requirements are present and/or most of the habitat on or adjacent to the Study Area is highly suitable. The species has a high probability of being found on-site.
• Present: Species is observed on the site or has been recorded (i.e. CNDDB) on-site recently.
A complete list of all special-status wildlife species and communities listed in the nine-quad scoping of the CNDDB as well as those listed in an official USFWS IPaC search of the project area is included in Appendix A: Scoping Table of Special-Status Species and Communities and Potential to occur within the Study Area, and in supporting documents within Appendix E.
3.4 Natural Communities
Natural communities present within the Study Area were classified based on existing plant community descriptions described by Preliminary Descriptions of the Terrestrial Natural Communities of California (Holland 1986), USDA Forest Service Classification and Assessment with Landsat of Visible Ecological Groupings (CALVEG) system, and the Manual of California Vegetation Online Edition (MCV2 Alliances, CNPS 2021b). However, in some cases it may be necessary to identify variants of community types or to describe non-vegetated areas that are not described in the literature. Biological communities were classified as sensitive or non-sensitive as defined by CEQA and other applicable laws and regulations.
The currently accepted vegetation classification system for the state that is standardly used by CDFW and other state and federal agencies, organizations, and consultants for survey and planning purposes is the Manual of California Vegetation (MCV; Sawyer, Keeler-Wolf, and Evans 2009). Unlike Holland, this vegetation classification system is based on the standard National Vegetation Classification System (NVCS) and includes alliances (a floristically defined vegetation unit identified by its dominant and/or characteristic species) and associations (the finer level of classification beneath alliance).
Although the CNDDB still maintains records of some of the old Holland vegetation types, these types are no longer the accepted standard, and the CDFW Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program (VegCAMP) has published more recent vegetation lists for the state based on a standardized vegetation classification system that is currently being developed for California and which is consistent with the MCV classification system. Global and state rarity rankings have been assigned for various types on the recent VegCAMP lists.
3.4.1 Non-sensitive Natural Communities
Non-sensitive natural communities are those communities that are not afforded special protection under CEQA, and other Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. These communities may, however, provide suitable habitat for some special-status plant or wildlife species, and are described in Section 5.1.
3.4.2 Sensitive Natural Communities
Sensitive natural communities include those that are listed in CNDDB as well as MCV2 alliances or associations with state ranks of S1-S3. Aquatic resources (e.g. watercourses, ponds, wetlands, vernal pools, etc.) are also considered sensitive natural communities and are afforded special protections under CEQA and other Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. Sources for assessing sensitive terrestrial or aquatic natural communities include Preliminary Descriptions of the Terrestrial Natural Communities of California (Holland 1986), List of Vegetation Alliances (CDFW, 2021), A Manual of California Vegetation (CNPS 2021b), and California Streams, USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (NWI).
Sensitive Natural Communities
CDFW considers any MCV2 alliance or association with a state rank of S1-S3 a sensitive natural community. Global and state rankings are defined below.
Global Ranking:
• G1-Critically Imperiled: At very high risk of extinction due to extreme rarity (often 5 or fewer populations), very steep declines, or other factors. • G2-Imperiled: At high risk of extinction due to very restricted range, very few populations (often 20 or fewer), steep declines, or other factors. • G3-Vulnerable: At moderate risk of extinction due to a restricted range, relatively few populations (often 80 or fewer), recent and widespread declines, or other factors. • G4-Apparently Secure: Uncommon but not rare; some cause for long-term concern due to declines or other factors.
• G5-Secure: Common; widespread and abundant.
State Ranking:
• S1-Critically Imperiled: Critically imperiled in the state because of extreme rarity (often 5 or fewer populations) or because of factor(s) such as very steep declines making it especially vulnerable to extirpation from the state.
• S2-Imperiled: Imperiled in the state because of rarity due to very restricted range, very few populations (often 20 or fewer), steep declines, or other factors making it very vulnerable to extirpation from the state.
• S3-Vulnerable: Vulnerable in the state due to a restricted range, relatively few populations (often 80 or fewer), recent and widespread declines, or other factors making it vulnerable to extirpation from the state.
• S4-Apparently Secure: Uncommon but not rare in the state; some cause for long-term concern due to declines or other factors.
• S5-Secure: Common, widespread, and abundant in the state.
Critical Habitat
Critical habitat is a term defined by the ESA as a specific geographic area that contains features essential for the conservation of a threatened or endangered species and that may require special management and protection. The ESA requires federal agencies to consult with the USFWS to conserve listed species on their lands and to ensure that any activities or projects they fund, authorize, or carry out will not jeopardize the survival of a threatened or endangered species.
Federal agencies must also ensure that their activities or projects do not adversely modify critical habitat to the point that it will no longer aid in the species’ recovery. In many cases, this level of protection is similar to that already provided to species by the ESA jeopardy standard. However, areas that are currently unoccupied by the species, but which are needed for the species’ recovery, are protected by the prohibition against adverse modification of critical habitat.
Aquatic Resources
Watercourses and other waterbodies were classified using guidance from the California Forest Practice Rules 2021 (FPR). Wetlands are determined using the USFWS National Wetland Inventory (NWI) database and are defined in the 1987 USACE Wetlands Delineation Manual as “Those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions.” Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas. Wet areas are areas with observed hydrophytic vegetation and/or other hydrologic indicators that suggest the area is influenced by ponding or flooding for a significant amount of time throughout the growing season. Wet areas should be given the same protections as wetlands for the purposes of this assessment until a wetland delineation is conducted to confirm the presence and extent of wetlands.
3.5 Special-status Species
Special-status wildlife species assessed are of limited abundance in California, with known occurrence or distribution in Mendocino County, and were derived from the following lists:
• Federal listed or threatened or endangered wildlife or species of concern (FT, FE, FSC) • California State listed or rare, threatened or endangered wildlife or species of concern (SR, ST, SE, SP, SSC)
• Board of Forestry Sensitive (BFS)
• California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Status animals: Fully Protected, Species of Special Concern and Watch List (FP, SSC, WL) The site assessment is intended to identify the presence or absence of suitable habitat for specialstatus wildlife species known to occur within the Study Area and does not assume presence of such wildlife species. If a special-status wildlife species is observed during the site visit, its presence will be recorded and discussed. All wildlife species observed were recorded and are included in Appendix B.
Section 4.0: Study Area Setting
4.1 Climate and Hydrology
The project site is located just west of Ukiah, CA within Section 18, Township 15N, Range 12W, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, in the Ukiah USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle, APN: 001-030-01 (Appendix D: Map 1, Vicinity Map). The Study Area is located within the Orrs Creek – Russian River watershed (HUC-12, 180101100403). The average annual precipitation is 41 to 63 inches, the average annual air temperature is 55-60 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 240 to 340 days.
4.2 Topography and Soils
The Study Area is located at approximately 1,000-1,400 feet in elevation and is underlain by one (1) soil mapping units, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Web Soil Survey: Map Unit Symbol 151, Hopland-Wohly loams, 50 to 75 percent slopes (Appendix D: Map 4, Soil Map). A description of the soil series is as follows:
Hopland-Wohly loams, 50 to 75 percent slopes (Map Unit Symbol 151): This map unit is on hills and mountains. Included in this unit are small areas of Bearwallow, Cassabonne, Hellman and Squawrock soils. The native vegetation is mainly oaks and scattered pockets of Douglas-fir. The elevation range is 500 to 2,500 feet.
• Hopland soil is moderately deep, well drained soils formed in material weathered from sandstone and shale.
• Wholy soil is moderately deep, well drained soils formed in material weathered from sandstone and shale.
4.3 Biota and Land Use
Regionally, the Study Area has historically been used primarily for timber and firewood production, recreation, homesite development, and wildlife habitat (USDA Web Soil Survey, 2021). Section 5 provides a detailed account of the natural communities found on-site, including sensitive and non-sensitive natural communities and additionally the special-status flora and fauna with potential to occur within the Study Area.
Section 5.0: Field Survey Results
5.1 Natural Communities
The Study Area and immediate surroundings were assessed prior to a site a visit on November 18, 2021 to determine natural communities present and develop a comprehensive list of all wildlife species observed. Natural communities referred to in this report include Holland 1986 descriptions, USFS CALVEG classifications, and the Manual of California Vegetation (MCV2) alliance descriptions.
Holland Descriptions:
The Study Area is within North Coast coniferous forest and Broadleaved upland forest habitat as best classified by the habitat classification system described by Holland 1986. Descriptions of these habitat types are as follows:
• Broadleaved Upland Forest: Stands of evergreen or deciduous, broadleaved trees 5 meters or more tall, forming closed canopies. Many, but not all, with very poorly developed understories. Several are seral to montane conifer forests. It includes the "mixed evergreen forest" of the Coast Ranges.
• North Coast Coniferous Forest: Needle-leaved evergreen trees in usually quite dense stands that may attain impressive heights. Usually on well-drained, moist sites within the reach of summer fogs, but not experiencing much winter snow. This type occurs in the wetter parts of the North Coast Ranges.
USFS CALVEG Classifications:
According to USDA Forest Service CALVEG mapping delineation, the regionally dominant vegetation type within the Study Area is comprised of Oregon white oak and Pacific Douglas-fir, (Appendix D: Map 5, CALVEG Classification Map). Descriptions of these vegetation types are as follows:
• Pacific Douglas-Fir: Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is the dominant overstory conifer over a large area in the Mountains, Coast, and Ranges Sections. This alliance has been mapped at various densities in most subsections of this zone at elevations usually below 5600 feet (1708 m). Tanoak (Lithocarpus densiflorus var. densiflorus) is the most common hardwood associate on mesic sites towards the west. Along western edges of the Mountains Section, a scattered overstory of Douglas-fir often exists over a continuous Tanoak understory with occasional Madrones (Arbutus menziesii). Canyon Live Oak (Quercus chrysolepis) becomes an important hardwood associate on steeper or drier slopes and those underlain by shallow soils. Black Oak (Q. kelloggii) may often associate with this conifer but usually is not abundant. In addition, any of the following tree species may be sparsely present in Douglas-fir stands: Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa), Incense Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens), White Fir (Abies concolor), Oregon White Oak (Q. garryana) and Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum), among others. The shrub understory may also be quite diverse and includes a wide range of shrubs and forbs.
• Oregon White Oak: Oregon White Oak (Quercus garryana) is widely distributed from British Columbia to this zone, with outlying scattered populations further east and south to the Sierra Nevada Mountains and southern California. The tree form (Q. g. var. garryana) becomes a local canopy dominant in woodlands of the three sections of this zone across thirty-one subsections, becoming especially prominent in seven of them.
Mapped elevations of this type are usually below about 5800 feet (1768 m). Often developing on poor, exposed or droughty soils in inland valleys, foothills or rocky ridges, the Oregon White Oak type also is found in poorly drained areas having occasional standing water or next to stream terraces. On better sites, it is usually out-competed by species such as Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) and California Black Oak (Q. kelloggii), often becoming a minor element in mixed hardwood types. Other associated species include other conifers such as Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa), Gray Pine (P. sabiniana) and various Oaks (Quercus spp.). Open sites often have a grass understory.
MCV2 Alliances:
Natural communities observed were classified using data collected in the field and the Manual of California Vegetation Online Edition (MCV2 Alliances, CNPS 2021b). Two (2) MCV2 Alliance communities (Appendix D: Map 6: MCV2 Classification Map) were observed on site:
• Quercus garryana Forest & Woodland Alliance: Oregon white oak forest and woodland • Pseudotsuga menziesii Forest & Woodland Alliance: Douglas-fir forest and woodland Detailed descriptions of these communities are as follows:
Quercus garryana Forest & Woodland Alliance: Oregon white oak forest and woodland:
• Characteristics Species: Quercus garryana var. garryana is dominant or co-dominant in the tree canopy with Juniperous occidentalis, Pinus jeffreyi, Pinus ponderosa, Pinus sabiniana, Pseudotsuga menziesii, Quercus chrysolepis, Quercus kelloggii and Umbellularia californica.
• Vegetation Layers: Trees < 30 m; canopy is open to continuous. Shrub layer is usually open. Herbaceous layer is open to intermittent and mostly grassy. • Membership Rules:
o Quercus garryana > 30% relative cover in the tree canopy; > 25% absolute cover and lacking an appreciable conifer cover.
o Quercus garryana > 30% relative cover in the tree canopy often with other oaks such as Q. kelloggii.
• Habitats: Raised stream benches, terraces, slopes. and ridges of all aspects. • State Rarity Rank: S3
• Global Rarity Rank: G4
Pseudotsuga menziesii Forest & Woodland Alliance; Douglas-fir forest and woodland:
• Characteristic Species: Pseudotsuga menziesii is dominant or co-dominant with hardwoods in the tree canopy with Abies concolor, Acer macrophyllum, Alnus rhombifolia, Arbutus menziesii, Calocedrus decurrens, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Cornus nuttali, Pinus contorta, Pinus lambertianana, Quercus agrifolia., Quercus chrysolepis, Quercus garryana, Quercus kelloggii, and Sequoia sempervirens. • Vegetation Layer: Trees <75m; canopy intermittent to continuous, and it may be twotiered. Shrubs are infrequent or common. Herbaceous layer is sparse or abundant. • Membership rules:
o Pseudotsuga menziesii > 50% relative cover in the tree canopy and reproducing successfully, though hardwoods may dominate or co-dominate in the subcanopy and regeneration layer; Abies concolor, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Pinus contorta, P. ponderosa, and Sequoia sempervirens <20% relative cover; and Notholithocarpus densiflorus <10% relative cover in the tree canopy. • Habitats: All topographic positions and aspects. Substrates various, including serpentine. • State Rarity Rank: S4
• Global Rarity Rank: G5
5.1.1 Non-sensitive Natural Communities
Non-sensitive natural communities are those communities that are not afforded special protection under CEQA, and other Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
The Study Area is comprised of one (1) non-sensitive natural community, as classified under the MCV2 system:
Pseudotsuga menziesii Forest & Woodland Alliance: Douglas-fir forest and woodland CDFW State Rarity Rank: S4 (Apparently Secure)
5.1.2 Sensitive Natural Communities
Sensitive natural communities include those that are listed in CNDDB as well as observed MCV2 alliances or associations with state ranks of S1-S3 and are listed on CDFW’s List of California Sensitive Natural Communities (CDFW 2021). Aquatic resources (e.g. watercourses, ponds, wetlands, vernal pools, etc.) are also considered sensitive communities and may be afforded special protections under CEQA and other Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. Sensitive natural communities observed within the Study Area are listed and discussed below:
Sensitive Natural Communities:
Quercus garryana Forest & Woodland Alliance: Oregon white oak forest and woodland CDFW State Rarity Rank: S3 (Vulnerable).
Recommendations to avoid or mitigate potential impacts to sensitive natural communities are discussed in Section 6.0, Assessment Summary and Recommendations.
Aquatic Resources:
Watercourses and waterbodies: The Study Area contains one (1) Class III watercourse that the proposed trail will be crossing.
Wetlands: The Study Area is approximately 200 feet south of one (1) Class II watercourse, a tributary to Orrs Creek. This watercourse is mapped as a Riverine Wetland System according to the USFWS National Wetland Inventory (Appendix D: Map 7, NWI mapped wetlands). The wetland is classified as a Riverine System which includes all wetland and deepwater habitats contained within a channel. Riverine Systems are considered watercourses for the purposes of this assessment and are afforded special protections under CEQA, Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances as such.
Recommendations to avoid or mitigate potential impacts to aquatic resources are discussed in Section 6.0, Assessment Summary and Recommendations.
5.2 Special-status Species
A total of forty-six (46) special-status wildlife species have been documented within the vicinity of the Study Area. Please refer to Appendix A for a table of all special-status wildlife species which occur within the vicinity of the Study Area and discussion of the potential for each species to occur within the Study Area. Special-status species documented within five miles of the Study Area are depicted in the CNDDB Vicinity map (Appendix D: Map 3, CNDDB Vicinity Map).
Of the forty-six (46) special-status wildlife species within the vicinity of the Study Area, eleven (11) special-status wildlife species recorded have a moderate to high potential to occur within the Study Area. The remaining thirty-five (35) special-status wildlife species documented within the vicinity of the Study Area are unlikely to occur or do not have the potential to occur due to one or more of the following reasons:
• Aquatic Habitats (e.g., streams, rivers, vernal pools) necessary to support special-status wildlife species are not present within the Study Area.
• Vegetation Habitats (e.g., forested area, riparian, grassland) that provide nesting and/or foraging resources necessary to support special-status wildlife species are not present within the Study Area.
• Physical Structures and Vegetation (e.g., caves, old-growth trees) that provide nesting, cover, and/or foraging habitat necessary to support special-status wildlife species are not present within the Study Area.
• Host Plants (e.g., Cirsium sp.) that provide larval and nectar resources necessary to support special-status wildlife species are not present within the Study Area. • Historic and Contemporary Disturbance (e.g., cattle grazing, agriculture) deter the presence of the special-status wildlife species from occupying the Study Area. • The Study Area is outside the documented nesting range of special-status wildlife species.
The eleven (11) special-status wildlife species with moderate or high potential to occur within the Study Area are described in the table below.
SPECIES HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
Amphibians
red-bellied
newt
Taricha
rivularis
CDFW: SSC
IUCN: LC
G2
S2
T. rivularis inhabits coastal
forests, typically in redwood
(Sequoia sempervirens) forest
habitat although also found in
other forest types (hardwood
etc.). Adults are terrestrial and
fossorial. Transformed juveniles
leave aquatic environments and
go into hiding in underground
shelters, often until ready to
reproduce. Breeding occurs in
streams often with relatively
strong flows.
High Potential. Habitat
within the Study Area is
ranked Medium (0.66) to
High (1.00) in suitability
according to the CWHR
Predicted Habitat Suitability
Map. Aquatic habitat is not
present within the Study
Area; however, the Study
Area may be used for
migration and refugia. There
is a known occurrence of
this species approximately
600 feet south from the
Study Area along Gibson
Creek according to CNDDB.
Not Observed. This
species was not observed
during the biological
assessment. Please see
section 6.2 for further
recommendations.
SPECIES HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
Avifauna
northern
goshawk
Accipiter
gentilis
BLM: S
CDF: S
CDFW: SSC
IUCN: LC
USFS: S
G5
S3
A. gentilis are often found in
dense, mature and old growth
stands of conifer and deciduous
habitats. Younger seral stands
that include larger residual or
defective trees are also used.
Nest often on cooler (northerly
or easterly) moderate slopes in
dense vegetation or within
riparian zones, but close to
openings. Nest sites are often
located next to water, which
may provide a break in canopy
for easy access to the nest stand
or may influence microclimate
or prey distribution.
High Potential. Habitat
within the Study Area is
ranked Medium (0.44) and
High (1.00) in suitability
according to the CWHR
Predicted Habitat Suitability
Map. There are no stands of
dense, mature and old
growth conifer or deciduous
forest within the Study Area;
however, the Study Area is
located within conifer and
deciduous forest stands.
Not Observed. This
species or nests were
not observed during the
biological assessment.
Please see section 6.2
for further
recommendations.
golden eagle
Aquila
chrysaetos
BLM: S
CDF: S
CDFW: FP,
WL
IUCN: LC
USFWS: BCC
G5
S3
A. chrysaetos is an uncommon
permanent resident in northern
California. This species ranges
from sea level up to 11,500 feet
inhabiting rolling foothills,
mountain areas, sage-juniper
flats and desert. This species
frequently nests in secluded
cliffs of all heights with
overhanging ledges and in large
trees in open areas.
High Potential. Habitat
within the Study Area is
ranked High (0.77) in
suitability according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map. The Study
Area is located within conifer
and deciduous forest stands.
Not Observed. This
species or nests were
not observed during the
biological assessment.
Please see section 6.2
for further
recommendations.
osprey
Pandion
haliaetus
CDF: S
CDFW: WL
IUCN: LC
G5
S4
P. haliaetus are strictly
associated with large, fish
bearing waters, primarily in
ponderosa pine and mixed
conifer stands. Foraging habitat
consists of open, clear waters,
rivers, lakes, reservoirs,
estuaries, lagoons, swamps,
marshes, and bays. Diet consists
almost exclusively live fish.
Large trees, snags, and blownout treetops are used for cover and nesting. Nests are located on
or near the tops of trees, snags,
cliffs, or human-made structures.
High Potential. Habitat
within the Study Area is
ranked High (0.66) in
suitability according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map. There are
no stands of dense, mature
and old growth conifer or
deciduous forest within the
Study Area; however, the
Study Area is located within
conifer and deciduous forest
stands.
Not Observed. This
species or nests were
not observed during the
biological assessment.
Please see section 6.2
for further
recommendations.
SPECIES HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
northern
spotted owl
Strix
occidentalis
caurina
FT, ST
CDF: S
IUCN: NT
NABCI: YWL
G3G4T3
S2
S. occidentalis caurina are yearround residents in dense, structurally complex forests,
primarily with old-growth
conifers. Nests on snags and
within tree cavities, and often is
associated with existing
structures (old raptor nests,
squirrel nests and A. pomo
nests).
Moderate Potential. The
Study Area is approximately
3.7 miles southeast from the
closest NSO Activity Center
and 4.5 miles northeast from
the nearest critical habitat as
identified by the USFWS.
The Study Area is located
within suitable habitat
according to the CWHR
Predicted Habitat Suitability
Map. The Study Area does
not contain large conifers for
nesting but may provide
suitable foraging habitat for
this species.
Not Observed. This
species or evidence of
this species was not
observed during the
biological assessment.
Please see section 6.2
for further
recommendations.
Insects
western
bumble bee
Bombus
occidentalis
State: CE
USFS: S
Xerces: IM
G2G3
S1
The habitat for this species is
described as open grassy areas,
urban parks and gardens,
chaparral and shrub areas, and
mountain meadows. typically
nests underground in abandoned
rodent burrows or other cavities
Food plants of Bombus
occidentalis include Ceanothus,
Centaurea, Chrysothamnus,
Cirsium, Geranium, Grindellia,
Lupinus, Melilotus, Monardella,
Rubus, Solidago, and Trifolium.
Moderate Potential. The
Study Area does not contain
open meadows or grassland;
however, grassland is
present underneath the
conifer and deciduous forest
canopy.
Not Observed. This
species was not
observed during the
biological assessment.
Please see section 6.2
for further
recommendations.
Mammals
Sonoma tree
vole
Arborimus
pomo
CDFW: SSC
IUCN: NT
G3
S3
A. pomo is distributed along the
North Coast from Sonoma
County north to the Oregon
border, practically restricted to
the fog belt in humid coastal
forests consisting of Douglas-fir,
grand fir, western hemlock,
and/or Sitka spruce. This species
requires Douglas-fir and grand
fir needles as a food source and
nesting materials. Nests are
frequently found in trees along
the bole, in branch crotches, or
in the top of snags. Nests are
most often found along roads,
skid trails, or forest edges;
however, they could exist further
in the forest with dense canopy.
Moderate Potential.
Habitat within the Study
Area is not suitable in some
areas, ranking Low (0.33) to
Medium (0.66) within the
conifer forest habitat
according to the CWHR
Predicted Habitat Suitability
Map. The Study Area does
contain Douglas-fir trees and
may provide suitable habitat
for this species.
Not Observed. This
species was not
observed during the
biological assessment.
Please see section 6.2
for further
recommendations.
SPECIES HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
North
American
porcupine
Erethizon
dorsatum
IUCN: LC
G5
S3
E. dorsatum are commonly
found in coniferous and mixed
forested areas, and can also
inhabit shrublands, tundra and
deserts, albeit less frequently as
this species tends to spend much
of its time in trees. This
herbivore eats leaves, twigs, and
green plants like Skunk cabbage
(Symplocarpus foetidus) and
clovers (Trifolium spp.). This
species makes its dens in hollow
trees, decaying logs and caves in
rocky areas. Recognized as
primarily solitary and nocturnal,
E. dorsatum may be seen
foraging during daytime.
Moderate Potential.
Habitat within the Study
Area is ranked Low (0.33) to
Medium (0.55) to High
(0.77) within the conifer
forest habitat according to
the CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map. The Study
Area may contain suitable
habitat for this species.
Not Observed. This
species was not
observed during the
biological assessment.
Please see section 6.2
for further
recommendations.
western red
bat
Lasiurus
blossevillii
CDFW: SSC
IUCN: LC
WBWG: H
G4
S3
L. blossevillii roosts primarily in
trees, often 2-40ft above the
ground from sea level through
mixed conifer forests. Typical
habitats include cismontane
woodland, lower montane
coniferous forest, riparian
forests and woodlands. This
species prefers habitat edges and
mosaics with trees that are
protected from above and open
below with open areas for
foraging.
Moderate Potential.
Habitat within the Study
Area is ranked Medium
(0.55) within the conifer
forest habitat according to
the CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map. The Study
Area may contain suitable
habitat for this species.
Not Observed. This
species was not
observed during the
biological assessment.
Please see section 6.2
for further
recommendations.
hoary bat
Lasiurus
cinereus
CDFW: SSC
IUCN: LC
WBWG: M
G3G4
S3
L. cinereus are yearlong
residents of Mendocino County.
This bat is one of the few bats
knows to both migrate south for
winter and to hibernate locally.
Hoary bat daytime roosts are
typically dense foliage of
medium to large sized trees.
This bat occupies a variety of
habitats including dense forest,
forest edges, coniferous forests,
deserts, and broadleaf forests.
Moderate Potential. Habitat
within the Study Area is
ranked Moderate (0.55)
within the conifer forest
habitat according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map. The Study
Area may contain suitable
habitat for this species.
Not Observed. This
species was not
observed during the
biological assessment.
Please see section 6.2
for further
recommendations.
SPECIES HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
fisher [West
Coast DPS]
Pekania
pennanti
ST
CDFW: SSC
USFS: S
G5
S2S3
P. pennanti are primarily
solitary, except during breeding
season (February – April and
they inhabit forest stands with
late-successional characteristics
including intermediate-to-large
tree stages of coniferous forest
and deciduous-riparian areas
with high percent canopy
closure. Den site and prey
availability are often associated
with these characteristics. P.
pennanti use cavities, snags,
logs and rocky areas for cover
and denning and require large
areas of mature, dense forest.
Moderate Potential.
Habitat within the Study
Area is ranked Low (0.33) to
Medium (0.66) to High
(0.88) within the conifer
forest habitat according to
the CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map. The Study
Area may contain suitable
habitat for this species;
however, large old growth
trees are not present.
Not Observed. This
species was not
observed during the
biological assessment.
Please see section 6.2
for further
recommendations.
No special status wildlife species were observed within the Study Area during the biological site assessment on November 18, 2021. A complete list of all wildlife species observed within the Study Area was compiled during the site visit and is listed in Appendix B.
Section 6.0: Assessment Summary and Recommendations
6.1 Natural Communities
The Study Area and immediate surroundings were assessed during the biological site assessment on November 18, 2021 to determine natural communities and individual wildlife species present.
Natural communities observed were classified using data collected in the field and the Manual of California Vegetation Online Edition (MCV2 Alliances, CNPS 2021b). The Study Area contains one (1) non-sensitive natural community, one (1) sensitive natural community, and one (1) Class III watercourse (Appendix D: Map 5, MCV2 Alliance Classifications).
Non-Sensitive Natural Communities:
Non-sensitive natural communities are those communities that are not afforded special protection under CEQA, and other Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. One (1) nonsensitive natural community was observed within the Study Area and are listed below:
Pseudotsuga menziesii Forest & Woodland Alliance: Douglas-fir forest and woodland CDFW State Rarity Rank: S4 (Apparently Secure). A detailed description of this natural community is discussed in section 5.1. There are no recommendations for non-sensitive communities.
Sensitive Natural Communities:
Sensitive natural communities include those that are listed in CNDDB as well as observed MCV2 alliances or associations with state rarity ranks of S1-S3 and are listed on CDFW’s List of California Sensitive Natural Communities (CDFW 2021). One (1) sensitive community, as classified under the MCV2 alliance classification system, exist within the Study Area and was observed on-site. More detailed descriptions of these sensitive communities are discussed in Section 5.1.2.
Quercus garryana Forest & Woodland Alliance (Oregon white oak forest and woodland):
This community has a Global Rarity Rank of G4 (Apparently Secure) and a State Rarity Rank of S3 (Vulnerable). It is recommended that any proposed work within or in the vicinity of this community avoid the removal of Quercus garryana. This community may also provide habitat for nesting birds protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and it is recommended that nesting bird surveys be conducted for any activities that require vegetation removal between March 1st and August 31st of any year. Other management considerations for the preservation of this community include thinning or removal of conifer species within the stand in accordance with local laws, regulations, and ordinances. Such thinning could limit the possibility of vegetation type conversion to closed-canopy woodlands and conifer forest and inhibit the development of fuel ladders that increase the potential for stand-replacing fires. Any removal of Quercus garryana cannot be done without consultation with CDFW, and all work within this community shall adhere to CDFW recommendations. It is the understanding of Jacobszoon & Associates, Inc. that removal of trees 6” DBH and larger is not proposed for the development of the trail.
Sensitive Aquatic Communities:
Aquatic resources, communities, and habitats (e.g. watercourses, ponds, wetlands, vernal pools, etc.) are considered sensitive communities and are afforded special protections under CEQA and other Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. Aquatic habitats present within the Study Area could provide suitable aquatic or riparian habitats for sensitive flora and fauna.
Watercourses and waterbodies: One (1) Class III watercourse was observed within the Study Area. Recommendations for aquatic resources are listed below:
• It is recommended that all earthwork within or adjacent to any watercourse or other body of water adhere to standard methods of erosion and sediment control and, if possible, to complete all work while the channel is dry to reduce sediment load downstream.
Wetlands: The Study Area is located approximately 200 feet south of a mapped riverine wetland, a Class II tributary to Orrs Creek, according to the USFWS National Wetland Inventory (NWI) (Appendix D: Map 7, NWI mapped wetlands). The wetland is classified as a riverine habitat (R4SBC). R4SBC is a riverine intermittent system with a streambed and is seasonally flooded.
Riverine systems are considered watercourses for the purposes of this assessment. There are no recommendations for wetlands are necessary at this time. The proposed project will not impact this wetland.
6.2 Special-status Wildlife Species
Eleven (11) special-status wildlife species have a moderate or high potential to occur within the Study Area based on habitat features present. These species include red-bellied newt (Taricha rivularis), northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), osprey (Pandion haliaetus), northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina), western bumble bee (Bombus occidentalis), Sonoma tree vole (Arborimus pomo), North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum), western red bat (Lasiurus blossevillii), hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus), and fisher [West Coast DPS] (Pekania pennanti). No special status wildlife species were observed within the Study Area during the biological site assessment.
Amphibians
One (1) special-status amphibian has a moderate or high potential to occur within the Study Area; red-bellied newt (Taricha rivularis).
Recommendations for this species are listed below:
• It is recommended that the Study Area be surveyed prior to any ground disturbing activities to determine the presence of special-status amphibian species.
No special-status amphibian species were observed within the Study Area during the biological site assessment.
Avifauna
Four (4) special-status avian species have moderate or high potential to occur within the Study Area. These species include northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), osprey (Pandion haliaetus), and northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina).
Additionally, most non-game bird species in California are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) which prohibits the deliberate destruction of active nests belonging to protected species. Groundbreaking activities, specifically vegetation removal, within the Study Area during avian breeding periods have the potential to significantly impact nesting migratory bird species.
Recommendations for special-status avian species and migratory bird species are listed below:
• It is recommended that all active bird nests not be removed, relocated, or otherwise disturbed for any purpose until all fledglings have left the nest. • It is recommended that nesting bird surveys be conducted prior to the commencement of any groundbreaking activities which occur between March 1st and August 31st of any year.
No avian special-status species were observed within the Study Area during the biological assessment.
Fish
The Study Area does not contain any special-status fish species or fish bearing watercourses or waterbodies. The nearest fish-bearing watercourse is a Class I watercourse, Orrs Creek, located approximately 2,250 feet northeast of the Study Area. It is recommended that all earthwork within or adjacent to any watercourse or waterbody adhere to standard methods of erosion and sediment control. Future development within the Study Area does not have the potential to impact special-status fish species. No special-status fish were observed during the biological site assessment.
Insects
One (1) special-status insect species have moderate or high potential to occur within the Study Area; western bumble bee (Bombus occidentalis).
Recommendations for special-status insect species are listed below:
• If a special-status insect nests are observed, it is recommended that active nests not be removed, relocated, or otherwise disturbed until the nest becomes inactive.
No special-status insects or nests were observed within the Study Area during the biological site assessment.
Mammals
Five (5) special-status mammal species have moderate or high potential to occur within the Study Area. These species include the Sonoma tree vole (Arborimus pomo), North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum), western red bat (Lasiurus blossevillii), hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus), and fisher [West Coast DPS] (Pekania pennanti).
Recommendations for special-status mammal species are listed below:
• If evidence of bat roosts are observed (i.e. bat guano, ammonia odor, grease stained cavities) around trees or structures, it is recommended that pre-construction bat surveys be conducted by a qualified biologist for activities that may affect bat roosting habitat. • If evidence of special-status mammal borrows or denning activity is observed, it is recommended that pre-construction surveys be conducted by a qualified biologist for activities that may affect den sites.
No special-status mammals were observed during the biological site assessment. No evidence of special-status mammal species was observed during the biological site visit.
6.3 Wildlife Corridors
No change to foraging or wintering habitat for migratory birds is expected as a result of the proposed trail. Additionally, no significant impacts to migratory corridors for amphibian, aquatic, avian, mammalian, or reptilian species is expected as a result of the proposed project.
6.4 Critical Habitat
The Study Area does not contain and is not adjacent to critical habitat for any Federal or Statelisted species (Appendix E: USFWS IPAC Official Species List).
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Alicia Ives Ringstad
Alicia Ives Ringstad received a B.S. in Wildlife Management and Conservation from Humboldt State University in 2007, with studies including plant taxonomy. She is a Consulting Senior Wildlife Biologist with over 15 years professional wildlife biology, forestry, botany and environmental planning experience. Ms. Ives Ringstad provides Botanical surveys and Biological Assessments for large and small projects requiring compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), these projects include timber harvesting, land conversion, minor and major subdivisions, and development plans/permits. Ms. Ives Ringstad’s experience includes conducting wetland delineations that met the requirements of the US Army Corps of Engineers Technical Report (Y-87-1)
Appendix A: Table of Potential for Special-Status Wildlife within the Study Area
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
Amphibians
California giant
salamander
Dicamptodon ensatus
CDFW:
SSC
IUCN: NT
G3
S2S3
California giant salamanders are year-round
residents of California and were split into two
species – California giant salamander
(Dicamptodon ensatus) occurring south of the
Mendocino County line and the coastal giant
salamander (Dicamptodon tenebrosus)
occurring in the north. D. ensatus are found in
meadows and seeps, north coast coniferous
forest and riparian forested habitats. D. ensatus
occur in wet coastal forests in or near clear,
cold permanent and semi-permanent streams
and seepages. Adults leave terrestrial habitats
to reproduce and both the reproduction and
larval stages are aquatic with breeding
occurring mostly in the spring.
No Potential. The Study
Area is outside the known
distribution range for this
species according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
northern red-legged
frog
Rana aurora
CDFW:
SSC
IUCN: LC
USFS: S
G4
S3
R. aurora are often observed within humid
forests, woodlands, wetlands, grasslands and
stream-sides in northwestern California,
usually near dense riparian cover. This species
is generally found near permanent water but
can be found far from water in damp woods
and meadows during the non-breeding season.
Typical habitat types include Klamath/North
coast flowing waters, riparian forest and
woodland.
No Potential. The Study
Area is outside the known
distribution range for this
species according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
foothill yellow-legged
frog
Rana boylii
*SE/ST
CDFW:
SSC
BLM: S
IUCN: NT
USFS: S
G3
S3
The foothill yellow-legged frog is found in or
near rocky streams in a variety of habitats,
including valley-foothill hardwood, valleyfoothill hardwood-conifer, valley-foothill riparian, ponderosa pine, mixed conifer,
coastal scrub, mixed chaparral, and wet
meadow types.
* CESA listing status varies by clade as
follows: Southwest/South Coast, West/Central
Coast, and East/Southern Sierra clades are
endangered; northeast/Northern Sierra and
Feather River clades are threatened; listing of
the Northwest/North Coast clade is not
warranted.
Low Potential. Habitat
within the Study Area is
ranked Low (0.33) in
suitability according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map. The Study
Area itself does not contain
streams that would provide
suitable habitat for this
species; however, potential
suitable winter refugia
habitat may be in a Class II
tributary to Orrs Creek
located approximately 200
feet north of the Study Area.
Not Observed. This
species was not observed
during the biological
assessment. Please see
section 6.2 for further
recommendations.
California red-legged
frog
Rana draytonii
FT
CDFW:
SSC
IUCN: VU
G2G3
S2S3
California red-legged frogs (CRLF) primarily
inhabit permanent or nearly permanent water
sources (quiet streams, marshes, and ponds)
containing shorelines with extensive
vegetation. Breeding tends to occur primarily
in ponds, less likely in streams, and happens
from November to April. This ranid frog will
also use upland habitats outside of the
breeding season and may be discovered under
logs, rocks, and other debris during wet
conditions.
No Potential. The Study
Area is outside the known
distribution range for this
species according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
red-bellied newt
Taricha rivularis
CDFW:
SSC
IUCN: LC
G2
S2
T. rivularis inhabits coastal forests, typically in
redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) forest habitat
although also found in other forest types
(hardwood etc.). Adults are terrestrial and
fossorial. Transformed juveniles leave aquatic
environments and go into hiding in
underground shelters, often until ready to
reproduce. Breeding occurs in streams often
with relatively strong flows.
High Potential. Habitat
within the Study Area is
ranked Medium (0.66) to
High (1.00) in suitability
according to the CWHR
Predicted Habitat Suitability
Map. Aquatic habitat is not
present within the Study
Area; however, the Study
Area may be used for
migration and refugia.
There is a known
occurrence of this species
approximately 600 feet
south from the Study Area
along Gibson Creek
according to CNDDB.
Not Observed. This
species was not observed
during the biological
assessment. Please see
section 6.2 for further
recommendations.
Avifauna
northern goshawk
Accipiter gentilis
BLM: S
CDF: S
CDFW:
SSC
IUCN: LC
USFS: S
G5
S3
A. gentilis are often found in dense, mature
and old growth stands of conifer and
deciduous habitats. Younger seral stands that
include larger residual or defective trees are
also used. Nest often on cooler (northerly or
easterly) moderate slopes in dense vegetation
or within riparian zones, but close to openings.
Nest sites are often located next to water,
which may provide a break in canopy for easy
access to the nest stand or may influence
microclimate or prey distribution.
High Potential. Habitat
within the Study Area is
ranked Medium (0.44) and
High (1.00) in suitability
according to the CWHR
Predicted Habitat Suitability
Map. There are no stands of
dense, mature and old
growth conifer or deciduous
forest within the Study
Area; however, the Study
Area is located within
conifer and deciduous forest
stands.
Not Observed. This
species or nests were not
observed during the
biological assessment.
Please see section 6.2 for
further recommendations.
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
tricolored blackbird
Agelaius tricolor
ST
BLM: S
CDFW:
SSC
IUCN: EN
NABCI:
RWL
USFWS:
BCC
G1G2
S1S2
A. tricolor breed and forage in a variety of
habitats including salt marshes, moist
grasslands, freshwater marshes, bay-shore
habitats, riparian forests and oak savannahs. A.
tricolor use dense riparian vegetation such as
Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus) for
nesting and forage in cultivated fields,
wetlands, and feedlots associated with dairy
farms.
No Potential. The Study
Area is outside the known
distribution range for this
species according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map. Riparian
forests with dense
vegetation are not present
within the Study Area.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
grasshopper sparrow
Ammodramus
savannarum
CDFW:
SSC
IUCN: LC
G5
S3
A. savannarum are an uncommon and local,
summer resident in foothills and lowlands west
of the Cascade- Sierra Nevada crest from
Mendocino and Trinity Counties south to San
Diego County. A. savannarum nests on the
ground in grasslands, prairie, cultivated fields,
and grassy clearings in forests; particularly in
areas with a variety of grasses and tall forbs
and scattered shrubs for singing perches. Nests
are typically found at the base of a small
clump of overhanging grass or other
vegetation, perhaps in close proximity to other
breeding grasshopper sparrows, and this
species may double or triple clutch.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not have suitable
habitat present according to
the CWHR Predicted
Habitat Suitability Map.
Small patches of suitable
habitat are present within
the surrounding area.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
golden eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
BLM: S
CDF: S
CDFW: FP,
WL
IUCN: LC
USFWS:
BCC
G5
S3
Golden eagles live in open and semi-open
country featuring native vegetation across
most of the Northern Hemisphere. They avoid
developed areas and uninterrupted stretches of
forest. They are found primarily in mountains
up to 12,000 feet, canyonlands, rimrock
terrain, and riverside cliffs and bluffs. Golden
eagles nest on cliffs and steep escarpments in
grassland, chapparal, shrubland, forest, and
other vegetated areas.
High Potential. Habitat
within the Study Area is
ranked High (0.77) in
suitability according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map. The Study
Area is located within
conifer and deciduous forest
stands.
Not Observed. This
species or nests were not
observed during the
biological assessment.
Please see section 6.2 for
further recommendations.
great egret
Ardea alba
CDF: S
IUCN: LC
G5
S4
Great egrets live in freshwater, brackish, and
marine wetlands. During the breeding season
they live in colonies in trees or shrubs with
other waterbirds. The colonies are located on
lakes, ponds, marshes, estuaries,
impoundments, and islands. Great egrets use
similar habitats for migration stopover sites
and wintering grounds. They hunt in marshes,
swamps, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes,
impoundments, lagoons, tidal flats, canals,
ditches, fish-rearing ponds, flooded farm
fields, and sometimes upland habitats.
No Potential. The Study
Area is outside the known
distribution range for this
species according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
great blue heron
Ardea herodias
CDF: S
IUCN: LC
G5
S4
Great blue herons live in both freshwater and
saltwater habitats, and also forage in
grasslands and agricultural fields, where they
stalk frogs and mammals. Most breeding
colonies are located within 2 to 4 miles of
feeding areas, often in isolated swamps or on
islands, and near lakes and ponds bordered by
forests.
Low Potential. Habitat
within the Study Area is
ranked Low (0.22) to
Medium (0.44) in suitability
according to the CWHR
Predicted Habitat Suitability
Map. The Study Area itself
contains no nesting or
foraging habitat suited for
this species, as the Study
Area is located within
conifer and deciduous forest
stands.
Not Present. This species
was not observed during
the biological assessment.
Please see section 6.2 for
further recommendations.
western snowy plover
Charadrius
alexandrinus nivosus
FT
CDFW:
SSC
NABCI:
RWL
USFWS:
BCC
G3T3
S2
The Pacific coast population of the snowy
plover is defined as those individuals that nest
adjacent to tidal waters of the Pacific Ocean,
and includes all nesting birds on the mainland
coast, peninsulas, offshore islands, adjacent
bays, estuaries, and coastal rivers. The current
known breeding range of this population
extends from Damon Point, Washington, to
Bahia Magdelena, Baja California, Mexico.
The Pacific coast population of the western
snowy plover breeds primarily on coastal
beaches from southern Washington to southern
Baja California, Mexico. The population
breeds above the high tide line on coastal
beaches, sand spits, dune-backed beaches,
sparsely vegetated dunes, beaches at creek and
river mouths, and salt pans at lagoons and
estuaries. Less common nesting habitat
includes bluff-backed beaches, dredged
material disposal sites, salt pond levees, dry
salt ponds, and river bars. Suitable nesting
habitat is distributed throughout the listed
range but may be widely separated by areas of
rocky shoreline.
No Potential. The Study
Area is outside the known
distribution range for this
species according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
northern harrier
Circus hudsonius
CDFW:
SSC
IUCN: LC
G5
S3
C. hudsonius are year-long residents of
Mendocino and Lake County. They frequent
meadows, alpine meadows, grasslands, open
rangelands, desert sinks, fresh and saltwater
emergent wetlands and are seldom found in
wooded areas. This species usually hunts by
flying low over fields, scanning the ground for
small prey. Breeding occurs on meadows and
marshland, both salt and freshwater. Nests on
ground in shrubby vegetation, usually at marsh
edge; nest built of a large mound of sticks in
wet areas.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not have suitable
habitat present according to
the CWHR Predicted
Habitat Suitability Map.
Small patches of suitable
habitat are present within
the surrounding area.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
western yellow-billed
cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus
occidentalis
FT
SE
BLM: S
NABCI:
RWL
USFS: S
USFWS:
BCC
G5T2T3
S1
Western yellow-billed cuckoos breed in large
blocks of riparian habitats (particularly
woodlands with cottonwoods and willows).
Dense understory foliage appears to be an
important factor in nest site selection. This
species makes their nests along horizontal
branches or the fork of a tree or large shrub,
often between 3 to 90 feet (1 to 28 meters).
Trees are often oak (Quercus sp.), beech,
hawthorn (Crataegus sp.) and ash, often with
lower story of blackberry, nettles, or wild
grapes. This species can be found from
Southern Humboldt to Southern Mendocino
County. Patches of Chico, Yuba City. Santa
Rosa, and Elk Grove.
No Potential. The Study
Area is outside the known
distribution range for this
species according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
white-tailed kite
Elanus leucurus
BLM: S
CDFW: FP
IUCN: LC
G5
S3S4
Often found in coastal, valley lowlands and
agricultural areas, E. leucurus inhabit
undisturbed, open grasslands, meadows,
farmlands, and emergent wetlands. Nests are
often found in isolated, dense-topped trees.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not have suitable
habitat present according to
the CWHR Predicted
Habitat Suitability Map.
Small patches of suitable
habitat are present within
the surrounding area.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
yellow-breasted chat
Icteria virens
CDFW:
SSC
IUCN: LC
G5
S3
I. virens inhabit riparian thickets of willow and
other brushy tangles near watercourses.
Required habitat for this species is riparian
forest, woodland, or scrub. Nests in low, dense
riparian habitat often consisting of willow,
blackberry, and wild grape within 10ft. of the
ground.
No Potential. The Study
Area is outside the known
distribution range for this
species according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
Lewis’ woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
IUCN: LC
NABCI:
YWL
USFWS:
BCC
G4
S4
M. lewis often inhabit oak savannahs, broken
deciduous, and coniferous habitats. Nests are
made at the forest edge (especially ponderosa
pine) or in groves or scattered trees and
requires snags for nest cavities. M. lewis’
primary diet consists of insects, nuts, and
fruits.
No Potential. The Study
Area is outside the known
distribution range for this
species according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
osprey
Pandion haliaetus
CDF: S
CDFW:
WL
IUCN: LC
G5
S4
P. haliaetus are strictly associated with large,
fish-bearing waters, primarily in ponderosa
pine and mixed conifer stands. Foraging
habitat consists of open, clear waters, rivers,
lakes, reservoirs, estuaries, lagoons, swamps,
marshes, and bays. Large trees, snags, and
blown-out treetops are used for cover and
nesting. Nests are located on or near the tops
of trees, snags, cliffs, or human-made
structures.
High Potential. Habitat
within the Study Area is
ranked High (0.66) in
suitability according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map. There are
no stands of dense, mature
and old growth conifer or
deciduous forest within the
Study Area; however, the
Study Area is located within
conifer and deciduous forest
stands.
Not Observed. This
species or nests were not
observed during the
biological assessment.
Please see section 6.2 for
further recommendations.
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
yellow warbler
Setophaga petechia
CDFW:
SSC
USFWS:
BCC
G5T2T3
S2
S. petechia often inhabits riparian deciduous
habitats in summer: willows, alders,
cottonwoods, and other small trees and shrubs
typical of low, open canopy riparian
woodland. This species will also breed in
montane shrubbery in open conifer forest. S.
petechia migrates through woodland, forest
and shrub habitats. Nests above ground in a
deciduous dappling or shrub.
Low Potential. Habitat
within the Study Area is
ranked Low (0.22) in
suitability according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map; however,
the Study Area does contain
montane shrubs in open to
closed conifer and
deciduous forest that may
be potential habitat for this
species.
Not Observed. This
species was not observed
during the biological
assessment. Please see
section 6.2 for further
recommendations.
northern spotted owl
Strix occidentalis
caurina
FT
ST
CDF: S
IUCN: NT
NABCI:
YWL
G3G4T3
S2
S. occidentalis caurina are year-round
residents in dense, structurally complex
forests, primarily with old-growth conifers.
Nests on snags and within tree cavities, and
often is associated with existing structures (old
raptor nests, squirrel nests and A. pomo nests).
Moderate Potential. The
Study Area is approximately
3.7 miles southeast from the
closest NSO Activity Center
and 4.5 miles northeast from
the nearest critical habitat as
identified by the USFWS.
The Study Area is located
within suitable habitat
according to the CWHR
Predicted Habitat Suitability
Map. The Study Area does
not contain large conifers
for nesting but may provide
suitable foraging habitat for
this species.
Not Observed. This
species or evidence of this
species was not observed
during the biological
assessment. Please see
section 6.2 for further
recommendations.
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
Fish
Clear Lake prickly
sculpin
Cottus asper ssp.
CDFW:
SSC
G5T1
SNR
The C. asper ssp. is adaptable to environments
ranging from fresh to saltwater, and from
small cool stream to large warm rivers and
lakes. C. asper ssp. has a variety of forms as
some are coastal, others live in the valley, and
some are limited to Clear Lake proper. The
coastal forms rarely live in a stream without an
estuary and rarely go farther than 50 km
upstream though they have been found present
over 120 km upstream. In the Central Valley
of California these fish inhabit low elevation
waters. The limitation to the spread of these
fish. In streams these fish use a variety of
habitats though good cover or overhanging
vegetation is a common thread. Most spawning
occurs between February and June. In lakes,
juveniles forage around the lake shores and
then gradually move into deeper water as they
grow.
No Potential. The Study
Area is outside of the Clear
Lake watershed and the
current known distribution
for this species according to
the FSSC Range Map.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
Pacific lamprey
Entosphenus
tridentatus
AFS: VU
BLM: S
CDFW:
SSC
USFS: S
G4
S4
E. tridentatus are anadromous, but also with a
number of permanent freshwater resident
populations. This species is parasitic as adults,
feeding on blood and body fluids of its prey.
To breed, E. tridentatus migrate into fresh
water and dig nests. Adults die post-breeding.
Larvae/juveniles live 5-6 years in freshwater
before returning to the ocean.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain fish
bearing water bodies
suitable for this species and
does provide suitable habitat
for this species.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
northern coastal roach
Hesperoleucus
venustus navarroensis
CDFW:
SSC
GNRTNR
SNR
Roach are found in a wide variety of habitats
in the Russian River, including the main river
where there is cover (e.g., fallen trees) to
protect them from predators. They are most
abundant, in tributaries with clear well
oxygenated, water, dominant substrates of
cobble and boulder, and shallow depths
(average 10-50 cm) with pools up to 1 m deep.
In the Russian River mainstem, roach are most
common around the mouths of tributaries
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain fish
bearing water bodies
suitable for this species and
does provide suitable habitat
for this species.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
Clear Lake tule perch
Hysterocarpus traskii
lagunae
CDFW:
SSC
G5T2T3
S2S3
H. traskii lagunae are endemic to three (3)
highly altered lakes (Clear Laek, Lower Blue
Lake, and Upper Blue Lake); however, it is
expected that they are only commonly found in
Upper Blue Lake as the other lakes have
already lost a majority of their native fishes.
Clear Lake and Lower Blue Lake are typically
warm (summer temperatures 25-28°C) and
shallow, with primarily sandy or soft bottom
substrates. Upper Blue Lake is similar but is
also clearer and colder. Tule perch are very
tolerant of environmental variables; however,
low water quality limits their distribution in
their historic ranges. A key habitat requirement
of H. traskii lagunae is cover, especially for
pregnant females and small juveniles. This
species is typically found in small shoals in
deep (3+ m) tule beds, among rocks
(especially along steep rocky shores), or
among the branches of fallen trees.
No Potential. The Study
Area is outside of the Clear
Lake watershed and the
current known distribution
for this species according to
the FSSC Range Map.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
Russian River tule
perch
Hysterocarpus traskii
pomo
AFS: VU
CDFW:
SSC
G5T4
S4
H. traskii pomo inhabits clear, flowing streams
and rivers, and occupy deep pools that have
complex cover in the form of aquatic and
overhanging vegetation. This species is
endemic to the Russian River and the lower
parts of its tributaries. Mating occurs in JulySept. In May-June the female bears 10-60 live fish.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain fish
bearing water bodies
suitable for this species and
does provide suitable habitat
for this species.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
coho salmon – southern
Oregon / northern
California ESU
Oncorhynchus kisutch
pop. 2
FT
ST
AFS: TH
G5T2Q
S2
O. kisutch are anadromous, migrating and
spawning in streams that flow directly into the
ocean or tributaries of larger rivers. Migration
peaks around mid-May till mid-June. Coho lay
egg masses (redds), often located between a
pool and a riffle. This ESU, includes naturally
spawned coho salmon originating from coastal
streams and rivers between Cape Blanco,
Oregon, and Punta Gorda, California.
No Potential. The Study
Area is outside the known
distribution range for this
species according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map and the
FSSC Range Map.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
coho salmon – central
California coast ESU
Oncorhynchus kisutch
pop. 4
FE
SE
AFS: EN
G5T2T3Q
S2
Coho are anadromous, migrating and
spawning in streams that flow directly into the
ocean or tributaries of larger rivers. Migration
peaks mid-May till mid-June. The fish will
spend two to three years at sea before
migrating back to their natal stream to spawn.
Coho lay egg masses (redds), often located
between a pool and a riffle. This ESU,
includes naturally spawned coho salmon
originating from rivers south of Punta Gorda,
Ca. to and including Aptos Creek, as well as
such coho salmon originating from tributaries
to San Francisco Bay.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain fish
bearing water bodies
suitable for this species and
does provide suitable habitat
for this species. According
to the CWHR Predicted
Habitat Suitability Map,
Gibson Creek
(approximately 1,000 feet
south) does have Intrinsic
Potential to contain this
species.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
steelhead – northern
California DPS
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 16
FT
AFS: TH
G5T2T3Q
S2S3
O. mykiss irideus are anadromous coastal
rainbow trout. As adults, this species requires
high flows, with depths of at least 18cm for
passage. Clean well-aerated gravel beds,
typically in steep, rocky reaches of upper
tributaries are needed for spawning. This DPS
includes naturally spawned anadromous O.
mykiss originating below natural and manmade
impassable barriers in California coastal river
basins from Redwood Creek to and including
the Gualala River.
No Potential. The Study
Area is outside the known
distribution range for this
species according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map and the
FSSC Range Map.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
steelhead - central
California coast DPS
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 8
FT
AFS: TH
G5T2T3Q
S2S3
O. mykiss irideus are anadromous coastal
rainbow trout. As adults, this species requires
high flows, with depths of at least 18cm for
passage. Clean well-aerated gravel beds,
typically in steep, rocky reaches of upper
tributaries are needed for spawning. This DPS
includes naturally spawned anadromous O.
mykiss originating below natural and manmade
impassable barriers from the Sacramento and
San Joaquin Rivers and their tributaries;
excludes such fish originating from San
Francisco and San Pablo Bays and their
tributaries.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain fish
bearing water bodies
suitable for this species and
does provide suitable habitat
for this species. According
to the CWHR Predicted
Habitat Suitability Map,
Gibson Creek
(approximately 1,000 feet
south) does have Intrinsic
Potential to contain this
species.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
chinook salmon –
California coastal ESU
Oncorhynchus
tshawytscha pop. 17
FT
AFS: TH
G5T2Q
S2
The California coastal ESU includes all
naturally spawned populations of Chinook
salmon from the Klamath River (exclusive) to
the Russian River (inclusive). Adult numbers
depend on pool depth and volume, amount of
cover, and proximity to gravel. Water
temperatures greater than 27°C are lethal.
No Potential. The Study
Area is outside the known
distribution range for this
species according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map and the
FSSC Range Map.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
Insects
obscure bumble bee
Bombus caliginosus
IUCN: VU
G4?
S1S2
Bombus caliginosus inhabits open grassy
coastal prairies and Coast Range meadows.
Nesting occurs underground as well as above
ground in abandoned bird nests. Males patrol
circuits in search of mates. This species is
classified as a medium long-tongued species,
whose food plants include Ceanothus,
Cirsium, Clarkia, Keckiella, Lathyrus, Lotus,
Lupinus, Rhododendron, Rubus, Trfolium, and
Vaccinium.
Low Potential. The Study
Area does not contain open
meadows or coastal prairie
and does not provide
suitable habitat for this
species.
Not Observed. This
species was not observed
during the biological
assessment. Please see
section 6.2 for further
recommendations.
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
western bumble bee
Bombus occidentalis
SCE
USFS: S
Xerces: IM
G2G3
S1
The habitat for this species is described as
open grassy areas, urban parks and gardens,
chaparral and shrub areas, and mountain
meadows. typically nests underground in
abandoned rodent burrows or other cavities
Food plants of Bombus occidentalis include
Ceanothus, Centaurea, Chrysothamnus,
Cirsium, Geranium, Grindellia, Lupinus,
Melilotus, Monardella, Rubus,
Solidago, and Trifolium.
Moderate Potential. The
Study Area does not contain
open meadows or grassland;
however, grassland is
present underneath the
conifer and deciduous forest
canopy.
Not Observed. This
species was not observed
during the biological
assessment. Please see
section 6.2 for further
recommendations.
monarch – California
overwintering pop.
Danaus plexippus pop.
1 USFS: S
G4T2T3
S2S3
D. plexippus are a migratory species, making
massive migrations from August-October to
hibernate along the California coast and
central Mexico. D. plexippus feed on flower
nectar from all milkweeds, dogbane, lilac, red
clover, lantana, thistles, goldenrods, blazing
stars, ironweed and tickseed sunflower. This
species can be found in many habitats
including fields, meadows, weedy areas,
marshes and roadsides.
Low Potential. The Study
Area does not contain open
meadows or grasslands and
does not provide suitable
habitat for this species.
Not Observed. This
species was not observed
during the biological
assessment. Please see
section 6.2 for further
recommendations.
Mollusks
western ridged mussel
Gonidea angulata
G3
S1S2
G. angulata inhabits cold creeks and streams
from low-to-mid elevations that are seasonally
and not continuously turbid. G. angulata
requires a host species to reproduce and
disperse and can be found in diverse substrates
from firm mud to coarse particles.
Documented fish hosts for this species include
hardhead (Mylopharodon conocephalus), pit
sculpin (Cottus pitensis), and Tule perch
(Hysterocarpus traski).
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain fish
bearing water bodies
suitable for this species and
does provide suitable habitat
for this species. Gibson
Creek (approximately 1,000
feet south) may provide
suitable habitat to contain
this species.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
Mammals
pallid bat
Antrozous pallidus
BLM: S
CDFW:
SSC
IUCN: LC
USFS: S
WBWG: H
G4
S4
A. pallidus are found in deserts, grasslands,
shrublands, woodlands, and forests. Most
common in open, forages along river channels.
Roosting sites include crevices in rocky
outcrops and cliffs, caves, mines, basal
hollows in large conifers and various human
structures such as bridges, barns, and buildings
(including occupied buildings). Roosts must
protect bats from high temperatures. Very
sensitive to disturbance of roosting sites.
Low Potential. Habitat
within the Study Area ranks
Low (0.11) in suitability
according to the CWHR
Predicted Habitat Suitability
Map. Suitable foraging
habitat is not present
throughout the Study Area;
and roosting habitat is
limited.
Not Observed. This
species was not observed
during the biological
assessment. Please see
section 6.2 for further
recommendations.
Sonoma tree vole
Arborimus pomo
CDFW:
SSC
IUCN: NT
G3
S3
A. pomo lives in humid coastal forests
consisting of Douglas-fir, grand fir, western
hemlock, and/or Sitka spruce. This species
requires Douglas-fir and grand fir needles as a
food source and nesting materials. Nests are
frequently found in trees along the bole, in
branch crotches, or in the top of snags. Nests
are most often found along roads, skid trails,
or forest edges; however, they could exist
further in the forest with dense canopies
making nest identification difficult. This
species is distributed along the North Coast
from Sonoma County north to the Oregon
border, being practically restricted to the fog
belt.
Moderate Potential.
Habitat within the Study
Area is not suitable in some
areas, ranking Low (0.33)
to Medium (0.66) within
the conifer forest habitat
according to the CWHR
Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map. The Study
Area does contain Douglasfir trees and may provide
suitable habitat for this
species.
Not Observed. This
species was not observed
during the biological
assessment. Please see
section 6.2 for further
recommendations.
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
Townsend’s big-eared
bat
Corynorhinus
townsendii
BLM: S
CDFW:
SSC
IUCN: LC
USFS: S
WBWG: H
G4
S2
C. townsendii is associated with a wide variety
of habitats from deserts to mid-elevation
mixed coniferous-deciduous forest, basal
hollows in large conifers. Females form
maternity colonies in buildings, caves and
mines and males roost singly or in small
groups. Foraging occurs in open forest habitats
where they glean moths from vegetation.
Low Potential. Habitat
within the Study Area ranks
Low (0.11) in suitability
according to the CWHR
Predicted Habitat Suitability
Map. Suitable foraging
habitat is not present
throughout the Study Area;
and roosting habitat is
limited.
Not Observed. This
species was not observed
during the biological
assessment. Please see
section 6.2 for further
recommendations.
North American
porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum
IUCN: LC
G5
S3
E. dorsatum are commonly found in
coniferous and mixed forested areas, and can
also inhabit shrublands, tundra and deserts,
albeit less frequently as this species tends to
spend much of its time in trees. This herbivore
eats leaves, twigs, and green plants like Skunk
cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) and clovers
(Trifolium spp.). This species makes its dens in
hollow trees, decaying logs and caves in rocky
areas. Recognized as primarily solitary and
nocturnal, E. dorsatum may be seen foraging
during daytime.
Moderate Potential.
Habitat within the Study
Area is ranked Low (0.33)
to Medium (0.55) to High
(0.77) within the conifer
forest habitat according to
the CWHR Predicted
Habitat Suitability Map.
The Study Area may
contain suitable habitat for
this species.
Not Observed. This
species was not observed
during the biological
assessment. Please see
section 6.2 for further
recommendations.
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
western mastiff bat
Eumops perotis
californicus
BLM: S
CDFW:
SSC
WBWG: H
G4G5T4
S3S4
E. perotis californicus occurs in a wide variety
of habitats, including chaparral, coastal and
desert scrub, coniferous and deciduous forest
and woodland. Roosting sites occur in rocky
outcrops, crevices and cliffs with 50-100%
rocky slopes. Day roosts are established in
crevices in rocky canyons and cliffs, trees,
tunnels and buildings with a minimum 2-meter
(6.5 foot) drop-off to provide a takeoff or
launching area. The animals are strong, fast
fliers, with a likely extensive foraging range,
up to 15 miles from the nearest possible
roosting site. Foraging occurs in broad, open
areas, woodlands and forest, scrub, chaparral,
grassland, riparian and agricultural areas and
there is no evidence of this species being
habitat specialists.
No Potential. The Study
Area is outside the known
distribution range for this
species according to the
CWHR Predicted Habitat
Suitability Map.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
western red bat
Lasiurus blossevillii
CDFW:
SSC
IUCN: LC
WBWG: H
G4
S3
L. blossevillii roosts primarily in trees, often 2-
40ft above the ground from sea level through
mixed conifer forests. Typical habitats include
cismontane woodland, lower montane
coniferous forest, riparian forests and
woodlands. This species prefers habitat edges
and mosaics with trees that are protected from
above and open below with open areas for
foraging.
Moderate Potential.
Habitat within the Study
Area is ranked Medium
(0.55) within the conifer
forest habitat according to
the CWHR Predicted
Habitat Suitability Map.
The Study Area may
contain suitable habitat for
this species.
Not Observed. This
species was not observed
during the biological
assessment. Please see
section 6.2 for further
recommendations.
hoary bat
Lasiurus cinereus
IUCN: LC
WBWG: M
G3G4
S3
L. cinereus are yearlong residents of
Mendocino County. This bat is one of the few
bats knows to both migrate south for winter
and to hibernate locally. Hoary bat daytime
roosts are typically dense foliage of medium to
large sized trees. This bat occupies a variety
of habitats including dense forest, forest edges,
coniferous forests, deserts, and broadleaf
forests.
Moderate Potential.
Habitat within the Study
Area is ranked Moderate
(0.55) within the conifer
forest habitat according to
the CWHR Predicted
Habitat Suitability Map.
The Study Area may
contain suitable habitat for
this species.
Not Observed. This
species was not observed
during the biological
assessment. Please see
section 6.2 for further
recommendations.
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
little brown bat
Myotis lucifugus
(San Bernardino
Mountains population)
IUCN: EN
WBWG: M
G3
S2S3
M. lucifugus is found in most of the United
States and Canada, except for the south central
and southeastern United States and northern
Alaska and Canada. M. lucifugus typically
lives and feeds in forested areas near or over
water. The little brown bat lives in three
different roosting sites throughout the year:
day roosts, night roosts, and hibernation roosts.
Stable, ambient temperatures greatly influence
site selection. Human-made structures are
often selected, however both day and night
roosts may be found in trees, under rocks, and
in piles of wood. Day roosts provide excellent
shelter, limited to no light, and typically have
southwestern exposure. Night roosts are larger
areas these bats can use when outside
temperatures necessitate communal
congregation for warmth. Hibernaculum
habitats tend to include mines and caves and
are typically warmer and more humid.
Low Potential. Habitat
within the Study Area is
ranked Low (0.33) within
the conifer forest habitat
according to the CWHR
Predicted Habitat Suitability
Map. Suitable foraging
habitat is not present
throughout the Study Area;
and roosting habitat is
limited.
Not Observed. This
species was not observed
during the biological
assessment. Please see
section 6.2 for further
recommendations.
Yuma myotis
Myotis yumanensis
BLM: S
IUCN: LC
WBWG:
LM
G5
S4
M. yumanensis commonly inhabits open
forests and woodlands from British Columbia
across the western U.S. and south into Baja
and southern Mexico. This species will use a
variety of lowland habitats from scrub to
coniferous forest, always near slow-moving or
standing water habitats. Foraging occurs
almost exclusively over water, with
distribution being closely tied to bodies of
water. Typical roosting habitat are caves,
mines, buildings, under bridges and in cliff and
tree crevices. Maternity colonies are often in
caves, mines, buildings and crevices.
Low Potential. Habitat
within the Study Area is
ranked Low (0.22) within
the conifer forest habitat
according to the CWHR
Predicted Habitat Suitability
Map. Suitable foraging
habitat is not present
throughout the Study Area;
and roosting habitat is
limited.
Not Observed. This
species was not observed
during the biological
assessment. Please see
section 6.2 for further
recommendations.
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT REQUIREMENTS POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
fisher [West Coast
DPS]
Pekania pennanti
CDFW:
SSC
USFS: S
BLM: S
G5
S2S3
P. pennanti are primarily solitary, except
during breeding season (February – April and
they inhabit forest stands with latesuccessional characteristics including intermediate-to-large tree stages of coniferous
forest and deciduous-riparian areas with high
percent canopy closure. Den site and prey
availability are often associated with these
characteristics. P. pennanti use cavities, snags,
logs and rocky areas for cover and denning
and require large areas of mature, dense forest.
Moderate Potential.
Habitat within the Study
Area is ranked Low (0.33)
to Medium (0.66) to High
(0.88) within the conifer
forest habitat according to
the CWHR Predicted
Habitat Suitability Map.
The Study Area may
contain suitable habitat for
this species; however, large
old growth trees are not
present.
Not Observed. This
species was not observed
during the biological
assessment. Please see
section 6.2 for further
recommendations.
American badger
Taxidea taxus
CDFW:
SSC
IUCN: LC
G5
S3
T. taxus are most abundant in drier open stages
of most shrub, forest and herbaceous habitats,
with friable soils. T. taxus dig burrows in the
friable soils and frequently reuse old burrows.
T. taxus are non-migratory and are found
throughout most of California, except the
northern North Coast area.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not have suitable
habitat present according to
the CWHR Predicted
Habitat Suitability Map.
Small patches of suitable
habitat are present within
the surrounding area.
Not Present. There are no
recommendations for this
species.
Reptiles
western pond turtle
Emys marmorata
BLM: S
CDFW:
SSC
IUCN: VU
USFS: S
G3G4
S3
E. marmorata are associated with permanent
ponds, lakes, streams, stock ponds, marshes,
seasonal wetlands, artificial areas including
reservoirs or irrigation ditches, or permanent
pools along intermittent streams in a wide
variety of habitats. This species requires
basking sites in the aquatic environment or
upland, grassy openings with loose soil for
nesting and overwintering. Nest sites can be
found within 100 meters of aquatic habitat.
Low Potential. Habitat
within the Study Area is
ranked Low (0.33)
according to the CWHR
Predicted Habitat Suitability
Map. There are no
watercourses or ponds
located within the Study
Area. The Study Area does
not provide suitable habitat
for this species.
Not Observed. This
species was not observed
during the biological
assessment. Please see
section 6.2 for further
recommendations.
TERRESTRIAL OR
AQUATIC
COMMUNITY
HABITAT REQUIREMENTS
POTENTIAL TO OCCUR
IN THE STUDY AREA AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
Northern Interior
Cypress Forest –
Terrestrial (Holland
1986)
Description: An open, fire-maintained scrubby “forest” similar to Knobcone Pine Forest but dominated by one of several Cupressus species. These stands may be as much as 15m tall, but usually are lower.
Site Factors: On dry, rocky, sterile, often ultramafic soils, frequently associated with Serpentine Chaparral. Intergrades on less sever sites with Upper Sonoran Mixed Chaparral, Montane Chaparral, or Knobcone Pine Forest; and on more mesic site with Mixed Evergreen Forest or Montane Coniferous Forest.
Characteristic Species: Cupressus abramsiana (Santa Cruz Mountains, on sandstone), C. bakeri (Cascade and northern Sierra Nevada, on serpentine or aerated basic sites), C. macnabiana (North Coast Ranges and northern Sierra Nevada, on serpentine), C. sargentii (North and South Coast ranges, on serpentine), Pinus attenuata, Quercus durata Distribution: Scattered through the Siskiyou Mountains, North and South Coast Ranges, Cascades and northern Sierra Nevada. Combining the four species into a single element is open to question but does reflect a common pattern of occurring on serpentine or other sterile substrate and moisture status intermediate between mesic Coastal Closed Cone Conifer Forests and xeric Southern Interior Cypress Forests.
No Potential. The Study Area
is located predominantly within
cismontane woodland and
valley and foothill grassland
and does contain Knobcone
pine; however, serpentine soil
or chaparral habitat is not
present. It is unlikely for this
terrestrial community to be
present within the Study Area.
Not Present. This community
was not observed during the
biological assessment. There
are no further recommendations
for this community.
Serpentine Bunchgrass
(Holland 1986)
Description: An open grassland dominated by perennial bunchgrasses. Total cover typically is low but is markedly dominated by native species (usually much more so than in Valley Needlegrass Grassland or Non-native Grasslands.
Site Factors: Restricted to serpentine sites.
Characteristic Species: Bromus hordeaceus, Calamagrostis ophiditis, Eschscholtzia californica, Pestuca grayii, Hemizonia luzulaefolia, Lotus subpinnatus, Melica californica, Poa scabrella, Stipa cernua, S. lepida, S. pulchra, Vulpia microstachys Distribution: Scattered widely through the Coast Ranges, less common in the Sierra Nevada and southern California mountains.
No Potential. The Study Area
is located within cismontane
woodland, broadleaved upland
forest and valley and foothill
grassland; however, serpentine
soil is not present. It is unlikely
for this terrestrial community to
be present within the Study
Area.
Not Present. This community
was not observed during the
biological assessment. There
are no further recommendations
for this community.
Abbreviation Organization
FC Federal Candidate
FE Federal Endangered
FT Federal Threatened
FPE Federally Proposed for listing as Endangered
FPT Federally Proposed for listing as Threatened
FPD Federally Proposed for delisting
FD Federally Delisted
SE State Endangered
ST State Threatened
SR State Rare
SCE State Candidate for listing as Endangered
SCT State Candidate for listing as Threatened
SCD State Candidate for delisting
SD State Delisted
AFS_EN American Fisheries Society - Endangered
AFS_TH American Fisheries Society - Threatened
AFS_VU American Fisheries Society – Vulnerable
BLM_S Bureau of Land Management – Sensitive
BCC USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern
CDF_S Calif. Dept. of Forestry & Fire Protection – Sensitive CDFW_SSC Calif. Dept. of Fish & Wildlife – Species of Special Concern CDFW_FP Calif. Dept. of Fish & Wildlife – Fully Protected CDFW_WL Calif. Dept. of Fish & Wildlife – Watch List
IUCN_CD IUCN – Conservation Dependent
IUCN_CR IUCN – Critically Endangered
IUCN_DD IUCN – Data Deficient
IUCN_EN IUCN – Endangered
IUCN_EW IUCN – Extinct in the Wild
IUCN_EX IUCN – Extinct
IUCN_LC IUCN – Least Concern
IUCN_NE IUCN – Not Evaluated
IUCN_NT IUCN – Near Threatened
IUCN_VU IUCN – Vulnerable
NABCI_RWL North American Bird Conservation Initiative – Red Watch List NABCI_YWL North American Bird Conservation Initiative – Yellow Watch List NMFS_SC National Marine Fisheries Service – Species of Concern USFS_S U. S. Forest Service – Sensitive
USFWS_BCC U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service – Birds of Conservation Concern WBWG_H Western Bat Working Group – High Priority
Abbreviation Organization
WBWG_MH Western Bat Working Group – Medium-High Priority WBWG_M Western Bat Working Group – Medium Priority
WBWG_LM Western Bat Working Group – Low-Medium Priority Xerces: CI Xerces Society – Critically Imperiled
Xerces: IM Xerces Society – Imperiled
Xerces: VU Xerces Society – Vulnerable
Xerces: DD Xerces Society – Data Deficient
Global Rank
The Global Rank (G-rank) is an indication of the overall condition and imperilment of an element throughout its global range. It is a letter+number score that reflects a combination of Rarity, Threat and Trend factors, with weighting being heavier on the rarity factors. The Global Ranks are assigned by NatureServe in coordination with the state program(s) where the element occurs.
GLOBAL RANK DEFINITION
GX Presumed Extinct — Not located despite intensive searches and virtually no likelihood of rediscovery.
GH Possibly Extinct — Known from only historical occurrences but still some hope of rediscovery. There is evidence that the species may be extinct or the ecosystem may be eliminated throughout its range, but not enough to state this with certainty.
G1 Critically Imperiled — At very high risk of extinction due to extreme rarity (often 5 or fewer populations), very steep declines, very restricted range, very severe threats, or other factors.
G2 Imperiled — At high risk of extinction due to restricted range, very few populations or occurrences (often 20 or fewer), steep declines, severe threats, or other factors.
G3 Vulnerable — At moderate risk of extinction or elimination due to a fairly restricted range, relatively few populations (often 80 or fewer), recent and widespread declines, threats, or other factors.
G4 Apparently Secure — At fairly low risk of extinction due to an extensive range and/or many populations or occurrences, but with possible cause for some concern as a result of local recent declines, threats, or other factors.
G5 Secure — At very low risk of extinction due to a very extensive range, abundant populations or occurrences, and little to no concern from declines or threats.
GNR Unranked — Global rank not yet assessed.
GU Unrankable — Currently unrankable due to a lack of information or due to substantially conflicting information about status or trends.
G#G# Range Rank — A numeric range rank (e.g., G2G3) is used to indicate the range of uncertainty about the exact status of a taxon or community.
G#T# Infraspecific Taxon — The status of infraspecific taxa (subspecies or varieties) are indicated by a "T-rank" following the species' Global Rank.
? Qualifier: Inexact Numeric Rank — A question mark represents a rank qualifier, denoting an inexact or uncertain numeric rank.
Q Qualifier: Questionable Taxonomy — The distinctiveness of this entity as a taxon or community at the current level is questionable; resolution of this uncertainty may result in change from a species to a subspecies or hybrid, or inclusion of this taxon or type in another taxon or type, with the resulting taxon having a lower-priority (numerically higher) conservation status rank.
C Qualifier: Captive or Cultivated Only — The taxon or community at present is presumed or possibly extinct or eliminated in the wild across its entire native range but is extant in cultivation, in captivity, as a naturalized population (or populations) outside its native range, or as a reintroduced population or ecosystem restoration, not yet established.
State Rank
The State Rank (S-rank) is an indication of the condition and imperilment of an element throughout its range within the state. As with the G-rank, it is a letter+number score that reflects a combination of Rarity, Threat and Trend factors, weighted more heavily on rarity. The State Ranks are assigned by the CNDDB biologists using standard natural heritage methodology.
STATE RANK DESCRIPTION
SX Presumed Extirpated — Species is believed to be extirpated from the state. Not located despite intensive searches of historical sites and other appropriate habitat, and virtually no likelihood that it will be rediscovered.
SH Possibly Extirpated (Historical) — Species occurred historically in the state, and there is some possibility that it may be rediscovered. All sites are historical; the element has not been seen for at least 20 years, but suitable habitat still exists.
S1 Critically Imperiled — Critically imperiled in the state because of extreme rarity (often 5 or fewer occurrences) or because of some factor(s) such as very steep declines making it especially vulnerable to extirpation from the state.
S2 Imperiled — Imperiled in the state because of rarity due to very restricted range, very few populations (often 20 or fewer), steep declines, or other factors making it very vulnerable to extirpation from the nation or state.
S3 Vulnerable — Vulnerable in the state due to a restricted range, relatively few populations (often 80 or fewer), recent and widespread declines, or other factors making it vulnerable to extirpation.
S4 Apparently Secure — At a fairly low risk of extirpation in the state due to an extensive range and/or many populations or occurrences, but with possible cause for some concern as a result of local recent declines, threats, or other factors.
S5 Secure — At very low or no risk of extirpation in the state due to a very extensive range, abundant populations or occurrences, and little to no concern from declines or threats.
SNR Unranked — State conservation status not yet assessed.
SU Unrankable — Currently unrankable due to a lack of information or due to substantially conflicting information about status or trends.
S#S# Range Rank — A numeric range rank (e.g., S2S3) is used to indicate any range of uncertainty about the status of the species or community.
? Qualifier: Inexact or Uncertain — A question mark represents a rank qualifier, denoting an inexact or uncertain numeric rank.
Potential to Occur:
No Potential. Habitat on and within 100 feet adjacent to the site is clearly unsuitable for the species requirements (cover, substrate, elevation, hydrology, plant community, site history, disturbance regime).
Low Potential. Few of the habitat components meeting the species requirements are present, and/or the majority of habitat on and within 100 feet adjacent to the site is unsuitable or of very poor quality. The species is not likely to be found on the site.
Moderate Potential. Some of the habitat components meeting the species requirements are present, and/or only some of the habitat on or within 100 feet adjacent to the site is unsuitable. The species has a moderate probability of being found on the site.
High Potential. All of the habitat components meeting the species requirements are present and/or most of the habitat on or within 100 feet adjacent to the site is highly suitable. The species has a high probability of being found on the site.
Results and Recommendations:
Present. Species was observed on the site or has been recorded (i.e. CNDDB, other reports) on the site recently.
Not Present. Species is assumed to not be present due to a lack of key habitat components.
Not Observed. Species was not observed during surveys.
Appendix B: List of Species Observed
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME
Wildlife
Amphibians
N/A -
Avifauna
Corvus corax common raven
Junco hyemalis dark-eyed junco
Melanerpes formicivorous acorn woodpecker
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME
Fish
N/A -
Insects
N/A -
Mammals
Odocoileus hemionus mule deer
Mollusks
N/A -
Reptiles
N/A -
Appendix C: Photographs
Photo 1:
Example
habitat
present
within the
Study Area.
Date:
November
18, 2021
Photo 2:
Example
habitat
present
within the
Study Area.
Date:
November
18, 2021
Photo 3: Example
habitat present
within the Study
Area.
Date: November
18, 2021
Photo 4: Example
habitat present
within the Study
Area.
Date: November
18, 2021
Photo 5: Example
habitat present
within the Study
Area.
Date: November
18, 2021
Appendix D: Maps
Copyright:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i-cubed
Property Boundary
Upper City View Trail Biological Resource Assessment:
Vicinity
Applicant: City of Ukiah
Site Address: 842 Valley View Dr,
Ukiah, CA 95482
APN(s): 001-020-12, 001-030-01
Parcel Area Acreage: 85.97
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Ukiah USGS 7.5 Minute Quadrangle
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Upper City View Trail Biological Resource Assessment:
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Applicant: City of Ukiah
Site Address: 842 Valley View Dr, Ukiah, CA 95482
APN(s): 001-020-12, 001-030-01
Parcel Area Acreage: 85.97
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Map: 2 of 7
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Upper City View Trail Biological Resource Assessment:
CNDDB Vicinity
Applicant: City of Ukiah
Site Address: 842 Valley View Dr,
Ukiah, CA 95482
APN(s): 001-020-12, 001-030-01
Parcel Area Acreage: 85.97
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Arctostaphylos
stanfordiana
ssp. raichei
Taricha
rivularis
Taricha
rivularis
Rana boylii
Grimmia
torenii
Taricha
rivularis
Taricha
rivularis
Rana
boylii
Malacothamnus
mendocinensis
Arctostaphylos
stanfordiana
ssp. raichei
Erethizon
dorsatum
Taricha
rivularis
Pandion
haliaetus
Arctostaphylos
stanfordiana
ssp. raichei
Rana boylii
Rana boylii
Rana
boylii
Rana boylii
Erethizon
dorsatum
Emys
marmorata
Rana boylii
Rana boylii
Rana boylii
Emys
marmorata
Rana boylii
Taricha
rivularis
Rana boylii
Rana boylii
Rana boylii
Taricha
rivularis
Rana boylii
Pleuropogon hooverianus
Pleuropogon hooverianus
Pleuropogon hooverianus
Pleuropogon
hooverianus
Rana boylii
Taricha
rivularis
Rana boylii
Arctostaphylos
stanfordiana
ssp. raichei
Rana
boylii
Emys
marmorata
Rana
boylii
Rana boylii
Navarretia
leucocephala
ssp. bakeri
Limnanthes
bakeri
Pleuropogon
hooverianus
Pleuropogon hooverianus
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Soil Map—Mendocino County, Eastern Part and Southwestern Part of Trinity County, California (City of Ukiah Upper City View Trail)
Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey
National Cooperative Soil Survey
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MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION
Area of Interest (AOI)
Area of Interest (AOI)
Soils
Soil Map Unit Polygons
Soil Map Unit Lines
Soil Map Unit Points
Special Point Features
Blowout
Borrow Pit
Clay Spot
Closed Depression
Gravel Pit
Gravelly Spot
Landfill
Lava Flow
Marsh or swamp
Mine or Quarry
Miscellaneous Water
Perennial Water
Rock Outcrop
Saline Spot
Sandy Spot
Severely Eroded Spot
Sinkhole
Slide or Slip
Sodic Spot
Spoil Area
Stony Spot
Very Stony Spot
Wet Spot
Other
Special Line Features
Water Features
Streams and Canals
Transportation
Rails
Interstate Highways
US Routes
Major Roads
Local Roads
Background
Aerial Photography
The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at
1:24,000.
Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.
Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale.
Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map
measurements.
Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey URL:
Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857)
Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required.
This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below.
Soil Survey Area: Mendocino County, Eastern Part and
Southwestern Part of Trinity County, California
Survey Area Data: Version 16, Sep 6, 2021
Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger.
Date(s) aerial images were photographed: May 5, 2019—Jun 3, 2019
The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident.
Soil Map—Mendocino County, Eastern Part and Southwestern Part of Trinity County, California (City of Ukiah Upper City View Trail)
Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey
National Cooperative Soil Survey
11/16/2021
Map Unit Legend
Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI 141 Hopland loam, 30 to 50
percent slopes, high ffd
34.6 34.9%
144 Hopland-Maymen-Etsel
complex, 50 to 75 percent
slopes
2.5 2.6%
151 Hopland-Wohly loams, 50 to
75 percent slopes
46.6 47.0%
210 Urban land 15.4 15.5%
Totals for Area of Interest 99.1 100.0%
Soil Map—Mendocino County, Eastern Part and Southwestern Part of Trinity County, California City of Ukiah Upper City View Trail Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey
National Cooperative Soil Survey
11/16/2021
Property Boundary
Trail
100ft Buffer
CalVeg Type:
Pacific Douglas-fir
Interior Mixed Woodland
Oregon White Oak
Annual Forbs and Grasses
Non-Native/Ornamental Grasses
Blue Oak
Urban/Developed (General)
Upper City View Trail Biological Resource Assessment:
CalVeg Classification
Applicant: City of Ukiah
Site Address: 842 Valley View Dr,
Ukiah, CA 95482
APN(s): 001-020-12, 001-030-01
Parcel Area Acreage: 85.97
Sections 18 and 19, T15N, R12W, MDBM
Ukiah USGS 7.5 Minute Quadrangle
Map: 5 of 7
Drawn by Evan Carlson
UB
DF
QG
QD QG
DF
DF
DF
DF
DF
DF
DF
QG
QG
QG
QD
NX
NX
QG
QD
Maxar, Microsoft
0 100 200 400 Feet
Maxar, Microsoft
MCV2 Community
Douglas-fir forest and woodland
Oregon white oak forest and woodland
Trail
100ft Buffer
Property Boundary
Upper City View Trail Biological Resource Assessment:
MCV2 Community
Applicant: City of Ukiah
Site Address: 842 Valley View Dr,
Ukiah, CA 95482
APN(s): 001-020-12, 001-030-01
Parcel Area Acreage: 85.97
Sections 18 and 19, T15N, R12W, MDBM
Ukiah USGS 7.5 Minute Quadrangle
Map: 6 of 7
Drawn by Evan Carlson
0 100 200 400 Feet
PFOA
R4SBC
Maxar, Microsoft
Wetland Type
Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland
Riverine
Trail
100ft Buffer
Property Boundary
Upper City View Trail Biological Resource Assessment:
National Wetland Inventory
Applicant: City of Ukiah
Site Address: 842 Valley View Dr,
Ukiah, CA 95482
APN(s): 001-020-12, 001-030-01
Parcel Area Acreage: 85.97
Sections 18 and 19, T15N, R12W, MDBM
Ukiah USGS 7.5 Minute Quadrangle
Map: 7 of 7 Drawn by Evan Carlson
0 205 410 820 Feet
Appendix E: Supporting Documents
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Element
Type
Scientific Name Common Name Element Code
Federal
Status
State
Status
CDFW
Status
CA Rare
Plant
Rank
Quad
Code
Quad Name Data Status Taxonomic Sort
Animals -
Amphibians
Dicamptodon ensatus California giant salamander AAAAH01020 None None SSC - 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Unprocessed
Animals - Amphibians -
Dicamptodontidae -
Dicamptodon ensatus
Animals -
Amphibians
Rana aurora northern red-legged frog AAABH01021 None None SSC - 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Unprocessed
Animals - Amphibians -
Ranidae - Rana aurora
Animals -
Amphibians
Rana boylii foothill yellow-legged frog AAABH01050 None Endangered SSC - 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Amphibians -
Ranidae - Rana boylii
Animals -
Amphibians
Rana boylii foothill yellow-legged frog AAABH01050 None Endangered SSC - 3912332
REDWOOD
VALLEY
Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Amphibians -
Ranidae - Rana boylii
Animals -
Amphibians
Rana boylii foothill yellow-legged frog AAABH01050 None Endangered SSC - 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Amphibians -
Ranidae - Rana boylii
Animals -
Amphibians
Rana boylii foothill yellow-legged frog AAABH01050 None Endangered SSC - 3912323 ORRS
SPRINGS
Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Amphibians -
Ranidae - Rana boylii
Animals -
Amphibians
Rana boylii foothill yellow-legged frog AAABH01050 None Endangered SSC - 3912322 UKIAH Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Amphibians -
Ranidae - Rana boylii
Animals -
Amphibians
Rana boylii foothill yellow-legged frog AAABH01050 None Endangered SSC - 3912321 COW
MOUNTAIN
Mapped
Animals - Amphibians -
Ranidae - Rana boylii
Animals -
Amphibians
Rana boylii foothill yellow-legged frog AAABH01050 None Endangered SSC - 3912313 BOONVILLE Mapped Animals - Amphibians -
Ranidae - Rana boylii
Animals -
Amphibians
Rana boylii foothill yellow-legged frog AAABH01050 None Endangered SSC - 3912312
ELLEDGE
PEAK
Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Amphibians -
Ranidae - Rana boylii
Animals -
Amphibians
Rana boylii foothill yellow-legged frog AAABH01050 None Endangered SSC - 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Amphibians -
Ranidae - Rana boylii
Animals -
Amphibians
Taricha rivularis red-bellied newt AAAAF02020 None None SSC - 3912312
ELLEDGE
PEAK
Mapped
Animals - Amphibians -
Salamandridae - Taricha
rivularis
Animals -
Amphibians
Taricha rivularis red-bellied newt AAAAF02020 None None SSC - 3912313 BOONVILLE Mapped Animals - Amphibians -
Salamandridae - Taricha
rivularis
Animals -
Amphibians
Taricha rivularis red-bellied newt AAAAF02020 None None SSC - 3912321 COW
MOUNTAIN
Mapped
Animals - Amphibians -
Salamandridae - Taricha
rivularis
Animals -
Amphibians
Taricha rivularis red-bellied newt AAAAF02020 None None SSC - 3912322 UKIAH Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Amphibians -
Salamandridae - Taricha
rivularis
Animals -
Amphibians
Taricha rivularis red-bellied newt AAAAF02020 None None SSC - 3912323 ORRS
SPRINGS
Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Amphibians -
Salamandridae - Taricha
rivularis
Animals -
Amphibians
Taricha rivularis red-bellied newt AAAAF02020 None None SSC - 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Amphibians -
Salamandridae - Taricha
rivularis
Animals -
Birds
Accipiter gentilis northern goshawk ABNKC12060 None None SSC - 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Mapped
Animals - Birds -
Accipitridae - Accipiter
gentilis
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Birds
Aquila chrysaetos golden eagle ABNKC22010 None None
FP ,
WL
- 3912321
COW
MOUNTAIN
Unprocessed
Animals - Birds -
Accipitridae - Aquila
chrysaetos
Animals -
Birds
Aquila chrysaetos golden eagle ABNKC22010 None None
FP ,
WL
- 3912311
PURDYS
GARDENS
Unprocessed
Animals - Birds -
Accipitridae - Aquila
chrysaetos
Animals -
Birds
Circus hudsonius northern harrier ABNKC11011 None None SSC - 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Unprocessed
Animals - Birds -
Accipitridae - Circus
hudsonius
Animals -
Birds
Elanus leucurus white-tailed kite ABNKC06010 None None FP - 3912332
REDWOOD
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Animals - Birds -
Accipitridae - Elanus
leucurus
Animals -
Birds
Ardea alba great egret ABNGA04040 None None - - 3912322 UKIAH Unprocessed Animals - Birds - Ardeidae
- Ardea alba
Animals -
Birds
Ardea herodias great blue heron ABNGA04010 None None - - 3912322 UKIAH Unprocessed Animals - Birds - Ardeidae
- Ardea herodias
Animals -
Birds
Agelaius tricolor tricolored blackbird ABPBXB0020 None Threatened SSC - 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Mapped
Animals - Birds - Icteridae
- Agelaius tricolor
Animals -
Birds
Icteria virens yellow-breasted chat ABPBX24010 None None SSC - 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Animals - Birds -
Icteriidae - Icteria virens
Animals -
Birds
Icteria virens yellow-breasted chat ABPBX24010 None None SSC - 3912332
REDWOOD
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Animals - Birds -
Icteriidae - Icteria virens
Animals -
Birds
Icteria virens yellow-breasted chat ABPBX24010 None None SSC - 3912322 UKIAH Unprocessed Animals - Birds -
Icteriidae - Icteria virens
Animals -
Birds
Icteria virens yellow-breasted chat ABPBX24010 None None SSC - 3912321 COW
MOUNTAIN
Unprocessed
Animals - Birds -
Icteriidae - Icteria virens
Animals -
Birds
Icteria virens yellow-breasted chat ABPBX24010 None None SSC - 3912312
ELLEDGE
PEAK
Unprocessed
Animals - Birds -
Icteriidae - Icteria virens
Animals -
Birds
Pandion haliaetus osprey ABNKC01010 None None WL - 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Mapped
Animals - Birds -
Pandionidae - Pandion
haliaetus
Animals -
Birds
Pandion haliaetus osprey ABNKC01010 None None WL - 3912322 UKIAH Mapped Animals - Birds -
Pandionidae - Pandion
haliaetus
Animals -
Birds
Pandion haliaetus osprey ABNKC01010 None None WL - 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Animals - Birds -
Pandionidae - Pandion
haliaetus
Animals -
Birds
Setophaga petechia yellow warbler ABPBX03010 None None SSC - 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Animals - Birds -
Parulidae - Setophaga
petechia
Animals -
Birds
Setophaga petechia yellow warbler ABPBX03010 None None SSC - 3912312
ELLEDGE
PEAK
Unprocessed
Animals - Birds -
Parulidae - Setophaga
petechia
Animals -
Birds
Ammodramus
savannarum
grasshopper sparrow ABPBXA0020 None None SSC - 3912311
PURDYS
GARDENS
Mapped
Animals - Birds -
Passerellidae -
Ammodramus
savannarum
Animals -
Birds
Melanerpes lewis Lewis' woodpecker ABNYF04010 None None - - 3912312
ELLEDGE
PEAK
Unprocessed
Animals - Birds - Picidae -
Melanerpes lewis
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Birds
Melanerpes lewis Lewis' woodpecker ABNYF04010 None None - - 3912322 UKIAH Unprocessed Animals - Birds - Picidae -
Melanerpes lewis
Animals -
Birds
Strix occidentalis
caurina
Northern Spotted Owl ABNSB12011 Threatened Threatened - - 3912313 BOONVILLE Mapped Animals - Birds - Strigidae
- Strix occidentalis
caurina
Animals -
Birds
Strix occidentalis
caurina
Northern Spotted Owl ABNSB12011 Threatened Threatened - - 3912323 ORRS
SPRINGS
Mapped
Animals - Birds - Strigidae
- Strix occidentalis
caurina
Animals -
Birds
Strix occidentalis
caurina
Northern Spotted Owl ABNSB12011 Threatened Threatened - - 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Mapped
Animals - Birds - Strigidae
- Strix occidentalis
caurina
Animals -
Birds
Strix occidentalis
caurina
Northern Spotted Owl ABNSB12011 Threatened Threatened - - 3912332
REDWOOD
VALLEY
Mapped
Animals - Birds - Strigidae
- Strix occidentalis
caurina
Animals -
Birds
Strix occidentalis
caurina
Northern Spotted Owl ABNSB12011 Threatened Threatened - - 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Mapped
Animals - Birds - Strigidae
- Strix occidentalis
caurina
Animals -
Fish
Cottus asper ssp. Clear Lake prickly sculpin AFC4E02021 None None SSC - 3912321 COW
MOUNTAIN
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish - Cottidae -
Cottus asper ssp.
Animals -
Fish
Hesperoleucus
venustus
navarroensis
northern coastal roach AFCJB19031 None None SSC - 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Cyprinidae -
Hesperoleucus venustus
navarroensis
Animals -
Fish
Hesperoleucus
venustus
navarroensis
northern coastal roach AFCJB19031 None None SSC - 3912323 ORRS
SPRINGS
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Cyprinidae -
Hesperoleucus venustus
navarroensis
Animals -
Fish
Hysterocarpus traskii
lagunae
Clear Lake tule perch AFCQK02013 None None SSC - 3912321 COW
MOUNTAIN
Mapped
Animals - Fish -
Embiotocidae -
Hysterocarpus traskii
lagunae
Animals -
Fish
Hysterocarpus traskii
pomo
Russian River tule perch AFCQK02011 None None SSC - 3912321 COW
MOUNTAIN
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Embiotocidae -
Hysterocarpus traskii
pomo
Animals -
Fish
Hysterocarpus traskii
pomo
Russian River tule perch AFCQK02011 None None SSC - 3912312
ELLEDGE
PEAK
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Embiotocidae -
Hysterocarpus traskii
pomo
Animals -
Fish
Hysterocarpus traskii
pomo
Russian River tule perch AFCQK02011 None None SSC - 3912322 UKIAH Unprocessed Animals - Fish -
Embiotocidae -
Hysterocarpus traskii
pomo
Animals -
Fish
Hysterocarpus traskii
pomo
Russian River tule perch AFCQK02011 None None SSC - 3912323 ORRS
SPRINGS
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Embiotocidae -
Hysterocarpus traskii
pomo
Animals -
Fish
Hysterocarpus traskii
pomo
Russian River tule perch AFCQK02011 None None SSC - 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Embiotocidae -
Hysterocarpus traskii
pomo
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Fish
Hysterocarpus traskii
pomo
Russian River tule perch AFCQK02011 None None SSC - 3912332
REDWOOD
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Embiotocidae -
Hysterocarpus traskii
pomo
Animals -
Fish
Hysterocarpus traskii
pomo
Russian River tule perch AFCQK02011 None None SSC - 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Embiotocidae -
Hysterocarpus traskii
pomo
Animals -
Fish
Hysterocarpus traskii
pomo
Russian River tule perch AFCQK02011 None None SSC - 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Embiotocidae -
Hysterocarpus traskii
pomo
Animals -
Fish
Entosphenus
tridentatus
Pacific lamprey AFBAA02100 None None SSC - 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Petromyzontidae -
Entosphenus tridentatus
Animals -
Fish
Entosphenus
tridentatus
Pacific lamprey AFBAA02100 None None SSC - 3912323
ORRS
SPRINGS
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Petromyzontidae -
Entosphenus tridentatus
Animals -
Fish
Oncorhynchus kisutch
pop. 2
coho salmon - southern Oregon
/ northern California ESU
AFCHA02032 Threatened Threatened - - 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Salmonidae -
Oncorhynchus kisutch
pop. 2
Animals -
Fish
Oncorhynchus kisutch
pop. 4
coho salmon - central California
coast ESU
AFCHA02034 Endangered Endangered - - 3912322 UKIAH Unprocessed Animals - Fish -
Salmonidae -
Oncorhynchus kisutch
pop. 4
Animals -
Fish
Oncorhynchus kisutch
pop. 4
coho salmon - central California
coast ESU
AFCHA02034 Endangered Endangered - - 3912313 BOONVILLE Unprocessed Animals - Fish -
Salmonidae -
Oncorhynchus kisutch
pop. 4
Animals -
Fish
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 16
steelhead - northern California
DPS
AFCHA0209Q Threatened None - - 3912313 BOONVILLE Unprocessed Animals - Fish -
Salmonidae -
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 16
Animals -
Fish
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 16
steelhead - northern California
DPS
AFCHA0209Q Threatened None - - 3912323
ORRS
SPRINGS
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Salmonidae -
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 16
Animals -
Fish
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 16
steelhead - northern California
DPS
AFCHA0209Q Threatened None - - 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Salmonidae -
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 16
Animals -
Fish
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 8
steelhead - central California
coast DPS
AFCHA0209G Threatened None - - 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Salmonidae -
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 8
Animals -
Fish
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 8
steelhead - central California
coast DPS
AFCHA0209G Threatened None - - 3912332
REDWOOD
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Salmonidae -
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 8
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Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 8
steelhead - central California
coast DPS
AFCHA0209G Threatened None - - 3912323
ORRS
SPRINGS
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Salmonidae -
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 8
Animals -
Fish
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 8
steelhead - central California
coast DPS
AFCHA0209G Threatened None - - 3912322 UKIAH Unprocessed Animals - Fish -
Salmonidae -
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 8
Animals -
Fish
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 8
steelhead - central California
coast DPS
AFCHA0209G Threatened None - - 3912321
COW
MOUNTAIN
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Salmonidae -
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 8
Animals -
Fish
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 8
steelhead - central California
coast DPS
AFCHA0209G Threatened None - - 3912313 BOONVILLE Unprocessed Animals - Fish -
Salmonidae -
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 8
Animals -
Fish
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 8
steelhead - central California
coast DPS
AFCHA0209G Threatened None - - 3912312
ELLEDGE
PEAK
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Salmonidae -
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 8
Animals -
Fish
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 8
steelhead - central California
coast DPS
AFCHA0209G Threatened None - - 3912311
PURDYS
GARDENS
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Salmonidae -
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 8
Animals -
Fish
Oncorhynchus
tshawytscha pop. 17
chinook salmon - California
coastal ESU
AFCHA0205S Threatened None - - 3912311
PURDYS
GARDENS
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Salmonidae -
Oncorhynchus
tshawytscha pop. 17
Animals -
Fish
Oncorhynchus
tshawytscha pop. 17
chinook salmon - California
coastal ESU
AFCHA0205S Threatened None - - 3912312
ELLEDGE
PEAK
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Salmonidae -
Oncorhynchus
tshawytscha pop. 17
Animals -
Fish
Oncorhynchus
tshawytscha pop. 17
chinook salmon - California
coastal ESU
AFCHA0205S Threatened None - - 3912322 UKIAH Unprocessed Animals - Fish -
Salmonidae -
Oncorhynchus
tshawytscha pop. 17
Animals -
Fish
Oncorhynchus
tshawytscha pop. 17
chinook salmon - California
coastal ESU
AFCHA0205S Threatened None - - 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Unprocessed
Animals - Fish -
Salmonidae -
Oncorhynchus
tshawytscha pop. 17
Animals -
Insects
Bombus caliginosus obscure bumble bee IIHYM24380 None None - - 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Mapped
Animals - Insects - Apidae
- Bombus caliginosus
Animals -
Insects
Bombus occidentalis western bumble bee IIHYM24250 None None - - 3912321 COW
MOUNTAIN
Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Insects - Apidae
- Bombus occidentalis
Animals -
Mammals
Arborimus pomo Sonoma tree vole AMAFF23030 None None SSC - 3912313 BOONVILLE Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Mammals -
Cricetidae - Arborimus
pomo
Animals -
Mammals
Arborimus pomo Sonoma tree vole AMAFF23030 None None SSC - 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Mammals -
Cricetidae - Arborimus
pomo
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Mammals
Arborimus pomo Sonoma tree vole AMAFF23030 None None SSC - 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Animals - Mammals -
Cricetidae - Arborimus
pomo
Animals -
Mammals
Erethizon dorsatum North American porcupine AMAFJ01010 None None - - 3912313 BOONVILLE Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Mammals -
Erethizontidae - Erethizon
dorsatum
Animals -
Mammals
Erethizon dorsatum North American porcupine AMAFJ01010 None None - - 3912312
ELLEDGE
PEAK
Mapped
Animals - Mammals -
Erethizontidae - Erethizon
dorsatum
Animals -
Mammals
Erethizon dorsatum North American porcupine AMAFJ01010 None None - - 3912322 UKIAH Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Mammals -
Erethizontidae - Erethizon
dorsatum
Animals -
Mammals
Erethizon dorsatum North American porcupine AMAFJ01010 None None - - 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Mapped
Animals - Mammals -
Erethizontidae - Erethizon
dorsatum
Animals -
Mammals
Eumops perotis
californicus
western mastiff bat AMACD02011 None None SSC - 3912332
REDWOOD
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Animals - Mammals -
Molossidae - Eumops
perotis californicus
Animals -
Mammals
Pekania pennanti Fisher AMAJF01020 None None SSC - 3912332
REDWOOD
VALLEY
Mapped
Animals - Mammals -
Mustelidae - Pekania
pennanti
Animals -
Mammals
Pekania pennanti Fisher AMAJF01020 None None SSC - 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Animals - Mammals -
Mustelidae - Pekania
pennanti
Animals -
Mammals
Pekania pennanti Fisher AMAJF01020 None None SSC - 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Mapped
Animals - Mammals -
Mustelidae - Pekania
pennanti
Animals -
Mammals
Taxidea taxus American badger AMAJF04010 None None SSC - 3912332
REDWOOD
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Animals - Mammals -
Mustelidae - Taxidea
taxus
Animals -
Mammals
Antrozous pallidus pallid bat AMACC10010 None None SSC - 3912332
REDWOOD
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Animals - Mammals -
Vespertilionidae -
Antrozous pallidus
Animals -
Mammals
Antrozous pallidus pallid bat AMACC10010 None None SSC - 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Animals - Mammals -
Vespertilionidae -
Antrozous pallidus
Animals -
Mammals
Antrozous pallidus pallid bat AMACC10010 None None SSC - 3912321 COW
MOUNTAIN
Mapped
Animals - Mammals -
Vespertilionidae -
Antrozous pallidus
Animals -
Mammals
Antrozous pallidus pallid bat AMACC10010 None None SSC - 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Unprocessed
Animals - Mammals -
Vespertilionidae -
Antrozous pallidus
Animals -
Mammals
Corynorhinus
townsendii
Townsend's big-eared bat AMACC08010 None None SSC - 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Mapped
Animals - Mammals -
Vespertilionidae -
Corynorhinus townsendii
Animals -
Mammals
Corynorhinus
townsendii
Townsend's big-eared bat AMACC08010 None None SSC - 3912332
REDWOOD
VALLEY
Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Mammals -
Vespertilionidae -
Corynorhinus townsendii
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Mammals
Corynorhinus
townsendii
Townsend's big-eared bat AMACC08010 None None SSC - 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Animals - Mammals -
Vespertilionidae -
Corynorhinus townsendii
Animals -
Mammals
Corynorhinus
townsendii
Townsend's big-eared bat AMACC08010 None None SSC - 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Unprocessed
Animals - Mammals -
Vespertilionidae -
Corynorhinus townsendii
Animals -
Mammals
Lasiurus blossevillii western red bat AMACC05060 None None SSC - 3912332
REDWOOD
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Animals - Mammals -
Vespertilionidae -
Lasiurus blossevillii
Animals -
Mammals
Lasiurus cinereus hoary bat AMACC05030 None None - - 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Animals - Mammals -
Vespertilionidae -
Lasiurus cinereus
Animals -
Mammals
Myotis lucifugus little brown bat AMACC01010 None None - - 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Unprocessed
Animals - Mammals -
Vespertilionidae - Myotis
lucifugus
Animals -
Mammals
Myotis yumanensis Yuma myotis AMACC01020 None None - - 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Unprocessed
Animals - Mammals -
Vespertilionidae - Myotis
yumanensis
Animals -
Mollusks
Gonidea angulata western ridged mussel IMBIV19010 None None - - 3912321 COW
MOUNTAIN
Mapped
Animals - Mollusks -
Unionidae - Gonidea
angulata
Animals -
Reptiles
Emys marmorata western pond turtle ARAAD02030 None None SSC - 3912321 COW
MOUNTAIN
Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Reptiles -
Emydidae - Emys
marmorata
Animals -
Reptiles
Emys marmorata western pond turtle ARAAD02030 None None SSC - 3912313 BOONVILLE Unprocessed Animals - Reptiles -
Emydidae - Emys
marmorata
Animals -
Reptiles
Emys marmorata western pond turtle ARAAD02030 None None SSC - 3912312
ELLEDGE
PEAK
Mapped
Animals - Reptiles -
Emydidae - Emys
marmorata
Animals -
Reptiles
Emys marmorata western pond turtle ARAAD02030 None None SSC - 3912322 UKIAH Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Reptiles -
Emydidae - Emys
marmorata
Animals -
Reptiles
Emys marmorata western pond turtle ARAAD02030 None None SSC - 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Reptiles -
Emydidae - Emys
marmorata
Animals -
Reptiles
Emys marmorata western pond turtle ARAAD02030 None None SSC - 3912323 ORRS
SPRINGS
Unprocessed
Animals - Reptiles -
Emydidae - Emys
marmorata
Animals -
Reptiles
Emys marmorata western pond turtle ARAAD02030 None None SSC - 3912332
REDWOOD
VALLEY
Mapped
Animals - Reptiles -
Emydidae - Emys
marmorata
Animals -
Reptiles
Emys marmorata western pond turtle ARAAD02030 None None SSC - 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Reptiles -
Emydidae - Emys
marmorata
Animals -
Reptiles
Emys marmorata western pond turtle ARAAD02030 None None SSC - 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Mapped and
Unprocessed
Animals - Reptiles -
Emydidae - Emys
marmorata
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Terrestrial
Northern Interior
Cypress Forest
Northern Interior Cypress Forest CTT83220CA None None - - 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Mapped
Community - Terrestrial -
Northern Interior Cypress
Forest
Community -
Terrestrial
Serpentine
Bunchgrass
Serpentine Bunchgrass CTT42130CA None None - - 3912311
PURDYS
GARDENS
Mapped
Community - Terrestrial -
Serpentine Bunchgrass
Plants -
Bryophytes
Entosthodon kochii Koch's cord moss NBMUS2P050 None None - 1B.3 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Mapped
Plants - Bryophytes -
Funariaceae -
Entosthodon kochii
Plants -
Bryophytes
Grimmia torenii Toren's grimmia NBMUS32330 None None - 1B.3 3912312
ELLEDGE
PEAK
Mapped
Plants - Bryophytes -
Grimmiaceae - Grimmia
torenii
Plants -
Bryophytes
Grimmia torenii Toren's grimmia NBMUS32330 None None - 1B.3 3912321 COW
MOUNTAIN
Mapped
Plants - Bryophytes -
Grimmiaceae - Grimmia
torenii
Plants -
Lichens
Usnea longissima Methuselah's beard lichen NLLEC5P420 None None - 4.2 3912323 ORRS
SPRINGS
Mapped
Plants - Lichens -
Parmeliaceae - Usnea
longissima
Plants -
Vascular
Perideridia gairdneri
ssp. gairdneri
California Gairdner's yampah PDAPI1N062 None None - 4.2 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Apiaceae - Perideridia
gairdneri ssp. gairdneri
Plants -
Vascular
Blennosperma bakeri Sonoma sunshine PDAST1A010 Endangered Endangered - 1B.1 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Asteraceae -
Blennosperma bakeri
Plants -
Vascular
Hemizonia congesta
ssp. calyculata
Mendocino tarplant PDAST4R063 None None - 4.3 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Asteraceae - Hemizonia
congesta ssp. calyculata
Plants -
Vascular
Hemizonia congesta
ssp. calyculata
Mendocino tarplant PDAST4R063 None None - 4.3 3912323
ORRS
SPRINGS
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Asteraceae - Hemizonia
congesta ssp. calyculata
Plants -
Vascular
Hemizonia congesta
ssp. calyculata
Mendocino tarplant PDAST4R063 None None - 4.3 3912321
COW
MOUNTAIN
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Asteraceae - Hemizonia
congesta ssp. calyculata
Plants -
Vascular
Hemizonia congesta
ssp. calyculata
Mendocino tarplant PDAST4R063 None None - 4.3 3912322 UKIAH Unprocessed Plants - Vascular -
Asteraceae - Hemizonia
congesta ssp. calyculata
Plants -
Vascular
Hemizonia congesta
ssp. tracyi
Tracy's tarplant PDAST4R067 None None - 4.3 3912313 BOONVILLE Unprocessed Plants - Vascular -
Asteraceae - Hemizonia
congesta ssp. tracyi
Plants -
Vascular
Hemizonia congesta
ssp. tracyi
Tracy's tarplant PDAST4R067 None None - 4.3 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Asteraceae - Hemizonia
congesta ssp. tracyi
Plants -
Vascular
Lasthenia burkei Burke's goldfields PDAST5L010 Endangered Endangered - 1B.1 3912322 UKIAH Mapped Plants - Vascular -
Asteraceae - Lasthenia
burkei
Plants -
Vascular
Layia septentrionalis Colusa layia PDAST5N0F0 None None - 1B.2 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Asteraceae - Layia
septentrionalis
Plants -
Vascular
Lessingia hololeuca woolly-headed lessingia PDAST5S030 None None - 3 3912313 BOONVILLE Unprocessed Plants - Vascular -
Asteraceae - Lessingia
hololeuca
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Vascular
Tracyina rostrata beaked tracyina PDAST9D010 None None - 1B.2 3912332
REDWOOD
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Asteraceae - Tracyina
rostrata
Plants -
Vascular
Tracyina rostrata beaked tracyina PDAST9D010 None None - 1B.2 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Mapped and
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Asteraceae - Tracyina
rostrata
Plants -
Vascular
Plagiobothrys
lithocaryus
Mayacamas popcornflower PDBOR0V0P0 None None - 1A 3912332
REDWOOD
VALLEY
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Boraginaceae -
Plagiobothrys lithocaryus
Plants -
Vascular
Plagiobothrys
lithocaryus
Mayacamas popcornflower PDBOR0V0P0 None None - 1A 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Boraginaceae -
Plagiobothrys lithocaryus
Plants -
Vascular
Streptanthus
glandulosus ssp.
hoffmanii
Hoffman's bristly jewelflower PDBRA2G0J4 None None - 1B.3 3912321 COW
MOUNTAIN
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Brassicaceae -
Streptanthus glandulosus
ssp. hoffmanii
Plants -
Vascular
Brasenia schreberi watershield PDCAB01010 None None - 2B.3 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Cabombaceae - Brasenia
schreberi
Plants -
Vascular
Viburnum ellipticum oval-leaved viburnum PDCPR07080 None None - 2B.3 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Caprifoliaceae - Viburnum
ellipticum
Plants -
Vascular
Carex comosa bristly sedge PMCYP032Y0 None None - 2B.1 3912321 COW
MOUNTAIN
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Cyperaceae - Carex
comosa
Plants -
Vascular
Arctostaphylos
stanfordiana ssp.
raichei
Raiche's manzanita PDERI041G2 None None - 1B.1 3912321
COW
MOUNTAIN
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Ericaceae -
Arctostaphylos
stanfordiana ssp. raichei
Plants -
Vascular
Arctostaphylos
stanfordiana ssp.
raichei
Raiche's manzanita PDERI041G2 None None - 1B.1 3912312
ELLEDGE
PEAK
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Ericaceae -
Arctostaphylos
stanfordiana ssp. raichei
Plants -
Vascular
Arctostaphylos
stanfordiana ssp.
raichei
Raiche's manzanita PDERI041G2 None None - 1B.1 3912322 UKIAH Mapped Plants - Vascular -
Ericaceae -
Arctostaphylos
stanfordiana ssp. raichei
Plants -
Vascular
Arctostaphylos
stanfordiana ssp.
raichei
Raiche's manzanita PDERI041G2 None None - 1B.1 3912323
ORRS
SPRINGS
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Ericaceae -
Arctostaphylos
stanfordiana ssp. raichei
Plants -
Vascular
Arctostaphylos
stanfordiana ssp.
raichei
Raiche's manzanita PDERI041G2 None None - 1B.1 3912311
PURDYS
GARDENS
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Ericaceae -
Arctostaphylos
stanfordiana ssp. raichei
Plants -
Vascular
Astragalus breweri Brewer's milk-vetch PDFAB0F1J0 None None - 4.2 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Fabaceae - Astragalus
breweri
Plants -
Vascular
Trifolium
buckwestiorum
Santa Cruz clover PDFAB402W0 None None - 1B.1 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Fabaceae - Trifolium
buckwestiorum
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Vascular
Monardella viridis green monardella PDLAM180Q2 None None - 4.3 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Lamiaceae - Monardella
viridis
Plants -
Vascular
Fritillaria agrestis stinkbells PMLIL0V010 None None - 4.2 3912322 UKIAH Unprocessed Plants - Vascular -
Liliaceae - Fritillaria
agrestis
Plants -
Vascular
Fritillaria purdyi Purdy's fritillary PMLIL0V0H0 None None - 4.3 3912322 UKIAH Unprocessed Plants - Vascular -
Liliaceae - Fritillaria purdyi
Plants -
Vascular
Fritillaria purdyi Purdy's fritillary PMLIL0V0H0 None None - 4.3 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Liliaceae - Fritillaria purdyi
Plants -
Vascular
Fritillaria purdyi Purdy's fritillary PMLIL0V0H0 None None - 4.3 3912332
REDWOOD
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Liliaceae - Fritillaria purdyi
Plants -
Vascular
Fritillaria roderickii Roderick's fritillary PMLIL0V0M0 None Endangered - 1B.1 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Liliaceae - Fritillaria
roderickii
Plants -
Vascular
Lilium rubescens redwood lily PMLIL1A0N0 None None - 4.2 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Liliaceae - Lilium
rubescens
Plants -
Vascular
Limnanthes bakeri Baker's meadowfoam PDLIM02020 None Rare - 1B.1 3912322 UKIAH Mapped and
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Limnanthaceae -
Limnanthes bakeri
Plants -
Vascular
Hesperolinon
adenophyllum
glandular western flax PDLIN01010 None None - 1B.2 3912321 COW
MOUNTAIN
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Linaceae - Hesperolinon
adenophyllum
Plants -
Vascular
Hesperolinon
adenophyllum
glandular western flax PDLIN01010 None None - 1B.2 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Linaceae - Hesperolinon
adenophyllum
Plants -
Vascular
Hesperolinon
adenophyllum
glandular western flax PDLIN01010 None None - 1B.2 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Linaceae - Hesperolinon
adenophyllum
Plants -
Vascular
Malacothamnus
mendocinensis
Mendocino bush-mallow PDMAL0Q0D0 None None - 1A 3912312
ELLEDGE
PEAK
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Malvaceae -
Malacothamnus
mendocinensis
Plants -
Vascular
Cypripedium
californicum
California lady's-slipper PMORC0Q040 None None - 4.2 3912312
ELLEDGE
PEAK
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Orchidaceae -
Cypripedium californicum
Plants -
Vascular
Cypripedium
californicum
California lady's-slipper PMORC0Q040 None None - 4.2 3912322 UKIAH Unprocessed Plants - Vascular -
Orchidaceae -
Cypripedium californicum
Plants -
Vascular
Cypripedium
montanum
mountain lady's-slipper PMORC0Q080 None None - 4.2 3912322 UKIAH Unprocessed Plants - Vascular -
Orchidaceae -
Cypripedium montanum
Plants -
Vascular
Cypripedium
montanum
mountain lady's-slipper PMORC0Q080 None None - 4.2 3912323 ORRS
SPRINGS
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Orchidaceae -
Cypripedium montanum
Plants -
Vascular
Cypripedium
montanum
mountain lady's-slipper PMORC0Q080 None None - 4.2 3912312
ELLEDGE
PEAK
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Orchidaceae -
Cypripedium montanum
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Vascular
Piperia candida white-flowered rein orchid PMORC1X050 None None - 1B.2 3912323 ORRS
SPRINGS
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Orchidaceae - Piperia
candida
Plants -
Vascular
Kopsiopsis hookeri small groundcone PDORO01010 None None - 2B.3 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Orobanchaceae -
Kopsiopsis hookeri
Plants -
Vascular
Erythranthe nudata bare monkeyflower PDSCR1B200 None None - 4.3 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Phrymaceae -
Erythranthe nudata
Plants -
Vascular
Gratiola heterosepala Boggs Lake hedge-hyssop PDSCR0R060 None Endangered - 1B.2 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Plantaginaceae - Gratiola
heterosepala
Plants -
Vascular
Pleuropogon
hooverianus
North Coast semaphore grass PMPOA4Y070 None Threatened - 1B.1 3912323 ORRS
SPRINGS
Mapped and
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Poaceae - Pleuropogon
hooverianus
Plants -
Vascular
Pleuropogon
hooverianus
North Coast semaphore grass PMPOA4Y070 None Threatened - 1B.1 3912312
ELLEDGE
PEAK
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Poaceae - Pleuropogon
hooverianus
Plants -
Vascular
Leptosiphon acicularis bristly leptosiphon PDPLM09010 None None - 4.2 3912312
ELLEDGE
PEAK
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Polemoniaceae -
Leptosiphon acicularis
Plants -
Vascular
Leptosiphon acicularis bristly leptosiphon PDPLM09010 None None - 4.2 3912322 UKIAH Unprocessed Plants - Vascular -
Polemoniaceae -
Leptosiphon acicularis
Plants -
Vascular
Leptosiphon acicularis bristly leptosiphon PDPLM09010 None None - 4.2 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Polemoniaceae -
Leptosiphon acicularis
Plants -
Vascular
Leptosiphon acicularis bristly leptosiphon PDPLM09010 None None - 4.2 3912323 ORRS
SPRINGS
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Polemoniaceae -
Leptosiphon acicularis
Plants -
Vascular
Leptosiphon acicularis bristly leptosiphon PDPLM09010 None None - 4.2 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Polemoniaceae -
Leptosiphon acicularis
Plants -
Vascular
Leptosiphon acicularis bristly leptosiphon PDPLM09010 None None - 4.2 3912332
REDWOOD
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Polemoniaceae -
Leptosiphon acicularis
Plants -
Vascular
Leptosiphon acicularis bristly leptosiphon PDPLM09010 None None - 4.2 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Polemoniaceae -
Leptosiphon acicularis
Plants -
Vascular
Leptosiphon latisectus broad-lobed leptosiphon PDPLM09150 None None - 4.3 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Polemoniaceae -
Leptosiphon latisectus
Plants -
Vascular
Leptosiphon latisectus broad-lobed leptosiphon PDPLM09150 None None - 4.3 3912323 ORRS
SPRINGS
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Polemoniaceae -
Leptosiphon latisectus
Plants -
Vascular
Leptosiphon latisectus broad-lobed leptosiphon PDPLM09150 None None - 4.3 3912331 POTTER
VALLEY
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Polemoniaceae -
Leptosiphon latisectus
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Leptosiphon latisectus broad-lobed leptosiphon PDPLM09150 None None - 4.3 3912322 UKIAH Unprocessed Plants - Vascular -
Polemoniaceae -
Leptosiphon latisectus
Plants -
Vascular
Navarretia
leucocephala ssp.
bakeri
Baker's navarretia PDPLM0C0E1 None None - 1B.1 3912322 UKIAH Mapped Plants - Vascular -
Polemoniaceae -
Navarretia leucocephala
ssp. bakeri
Plants -
Vascular
Navarretia
leucocephala ssp.
bakeri
Baker's navarretia PDPLM0C0E1 None None - 1B.1 3912333
LAUGHLIN
RANGE
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Polemoniaceae -
Navarretia leucocephala
ssp. bakeri
Plants -
Vascular
Navarretia
leucocephala ssp.
bakeri
Baker's navarretia PDPLM0C0E1 None None - 1B.1 3912332
REDWOOD
VALLEY
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Polemoniaceae -
Navarretia leucocephala
ssp. bakeri
Plants -
Vascular
Ranunculus lobbii Lobb's aquatic buttercup PDRAN0L1J0 None None - 4.2 3912322 UKIAH Unprocessed Plants - Vascular -
Ranunculaceae -
Ranunculus lobbii
Plants -
Vascular
Ranunculus lobbii Lobb's aquatic buttercup PDRAN0L1J0 None None - 4.2 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Unprocessed
Plants - Vascular -
Ranunculaceae -
Ranunculus lobbii
Plants -
Vascular
Ceanothus confusus Rincon Ridge ceanothus PDRHA04220 None None - 1B.1 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Rhamnaceae -
Ceanothus confusus
Plants -
Vascular
Horkelia bolanderi Bolander's horkelia PDROS0W011 None None - 1B.2 3912311 PURDYS
GARDENS
Mapped
Plants - Vascular -
Rosaceae - Horkelia
bolanderi
November 05, 2021
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Arcata Fish And Wildlife Office
1655 Heindon Road
Arcata, CA 95521-4573
Phone: (707) 822-7201 Fax: (707) 822-8411
In Reply Refer To:
Consultation Code: 08EACT00-2022-SLI-0041
Event Code: 08EACT00-2022-E-00117
Project Name: City of Ukiah Upper City View Trail Loop
Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or designated critical habitat.
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)
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(c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a biological evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12.
If a Federal agency determines, based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation, that listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed within the consultation. More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of permit or license applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook" at:
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-library/pdf/TOC-GLOS.PDF Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require development of an eagle conservation plan
(http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/eagle_guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the wind energy guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and bats.
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at:
http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm; http://www.towerkill.com; and http://
www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/comtow.html.
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office.
Attachment(s):
Official Species List
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Official Species List
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed action".
This species list is provided by:
Arcata Fish And Wildlife Office
1655 Heindon Road
Arcata, CA 95521-4573
(707) 822-7201
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Project Summary
Consultation Code: 08EACT00-2022-SLI-0041
Event Code: Some(08EACT00-2022-E-00117)
Project Name: City of Ukiah Upper City View Trail Loop
Project Type: ** OTHER **
Project Description: Hiking Trail
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:// www.google.com/maps/@39.15503855,-123.22680147989279,14z Counties: Mendocino County, California
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1. Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 8 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA Fisheries , as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions.
NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce.
Birds
NAME STATUS
Northern Spotted Owl Strix occidentalis caurina
There is final critical habitat for this species. The location of the critical habitat is not available.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1123
Threatened
Western Snowy Plover Charadrius nivosus nivosus
Population: Pacific Coast population DPS-U.S.A. (CA, OR, WA), Mexico (within 50 miles of Pacific coast)
There is final critical habitat for this species. The location of the critical habitat is not available.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8035
Threatened
Yellow-billed Cuckoo Coccyzus americanus
Population: Western U.S. DPS
There is final critical habitat for this species. The location of the critical habitat is not available.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3911
Threatened
Amphibians
NAME STATUS
California Red-legged Frog Rana draytonii
There is final critical habitat for this species. The location of the critical habitat is not available.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2891
Threatened
1
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Insects
NAME STATUS
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743
Candidate
Flowering Plants
NAME STATUS
Burke's Goldfields Lasthenia burkei
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4338
Endangered
Contra Costa Goldfields Lasthenia conjugens
There is final critical habitat for this species. The location of the critical habitat is not available.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7058
Endangered
Showy Indian Clover Trifolium amoenum
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6459
Endangered
Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION.
Appendix F: Sanhedrin Chapter of the Native Plant Society Botanical Survey Report
A Botanical Study of the Upper City View Trail Project
Prepared by the Ukiah Valley Trail Group
for the City of Ukiah
Winter 2020
Table of Contents
Introduction and Pre-survey Protocols
Methods
Vegetation
Results
Literature Cited
Appendix A: List of Potentially Occurring Rare Plants
Appendix B: Study Plant List
Introduction
Trails have a wide variety of benefits including conservation-education achieved by allowing public access to natural spaces. These benefits do come at some environmental cost both during construction and through public use. These costs may include removing plants, disturbing soil, creating erosion and/or sedimentation, and impact on wildlife. It is therefore essential to evaluate the relative costs of the construction, maintenance and use of trails in order to ensure the project provides net benefit with an acceptable degree of mitigated or unmitigated environmental impact.
To assist with this evaluation, a study was conducted to identify or rule out the presence of endangered or rare plants that may be disturbed in the pursuit of the public benefit of the proposed Upper City View Trail and Upper City View Trail Lower Leg.
Further, this study provides the information to evaluate if the trail should be built, not built, built with modifications, and/or built with mitigations to minimize any potential impacts on plant communities.
A survey of plants existing along the proposed trail corridors was conducted and both communities and individual species were identified with a focus on a search for listed species that have been identified as potentially being in the area. A list of plants identified along the corridor is included in Appendix B.
Blue – Existing City View Trail
Yellow – Proposed Upper City View Trail
Red – Proposed Upper City View Trail Lower Loop
Pre-Survey Investigations
In accordance with recommendations from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) a review of the USGS quadrangle of the survey area and the eight surrounding quadrangles was performed by Kerry Heise to identify special status plant species extant, or potentially extant in the identified trail corridor of the proposed Upper City View Trail Project. The CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants, the On-line 8th Edition, and Rarefind via the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) and the California Rare Plant Ranks (previously known as CNPS Lists) were used to develop a list of potentially occurring rare plants in the study area (Appendix A).
This list was used by the surveyors to focus their attention on habitats and areas where the likelihood of rare plants was high while concurrently investigating all plants in the study area.
Survey Methodology
A botanical survey was conducted along a twenty-foot wide corridor from the centerline of the proposed flagged trails. In 2019, surveys were conducted on 3/21, 4/11, 4/25, 6/8, and 7/19.
The surveys were floristic in nature and included all vascular taxa encountered within the Upper City View Trail Project alignment. Generally, plant phenology dates for potentially occurring rare species are used to determine the timing and frequency of surveys. Our site visits were conducted from early spring to mid-summer, a period which was broad enough to include known blooming and fruiting times of potentially occurring rare species, but also encompassing the blooming period of early annuals, wetland plants, and late blooming herbaceous perennial species – roughly March through July. The February survey date was deferred due to a late rainy season and subsequent late flowering of plants.
The level of effort required per given area and habitat was dependent upon the vegetation and its overall diversity and structural complexity. Surveys across the area followed the proposed trail corridors, and made extensive cross-country travel to thoroughly cover the entire area. No areas of special attention (serpentine, riparian, wetland) were found. Surveyors spent additional time in areas populated with Arctostaphylos but did not locate Arctostaphylos stanfordiana ssp. raichei.
Plant materials that could not be identified in the field were collected for later determination in the lab, compared with herbarium samples, or determined by the survey team under better conditions.
A team of professional and amateur botanists from the Sanhedrin Chapter of the Native Plant Society including Jen Ridell, Andrea Davis, Jim Xerogeanes, Emily Allen, and Neil Davis performed the surveys. This report is authored by Neil Davis.
Vegetation Description
The project area is located on the hills to the west of Ukiah. The hills rise steeply from the valley floor and are predominated by eastern facing slopes. A number of drainages create small sections of north-east and south-east facing slopes. The project area is almost exclusively in the Quercus Forest Alliance with very small “islands” of Redwood Forrest and Woodland Alliance and Arctostaphylos Shrubland Alliance.
The following Upper City View project vegetation alliances described below follow the National Vegetation Classification Hierarchy as applied to California vegetation. The description of each alliance is specific to vegetation composition documented during the field surveys.
Quercus (agrifolia, douglasii, garryana, kelloggii, lobata, wislizeni) Forest Alliance
- Mixed oak forest
This vegetation alliance covers approximately 95% of the project area. The proposed trail corridor bisects dense multi-species stands of oaks, madrone, and tanoak. The understory is sparse and leaf letter is predominantly thick. Co-dominate tree species include Interior Live Oak (Quercus wislizeni). Other occurring hardwoods include blue oak (Q. douglasii), Oregon oak (Quercus garryana), Oracle Oak (Quercus Xmorehus), Nutmeg (Torreya californica) and Buckeye (Aesculus californicus).
Sequoia sempervirens Forest & Woodland Alliance
- Redwood forest and woodland
The proposed trail corridor crosses a number of small redwood groves with dense over growths of young (<6”dbh) trees scattered in the shadier areas of drainages. The proposed trail corridor crosses one grove of more mature Redwoods with trees up to 30”dbh. Trail construction will not require removal of any tree greater than 6”dbh. The areas have little diversity. The immature stands are densely populated leaving little room for secondary species. The mature stand has a sparse understory with thick leaf litter.
Arctostaphylos (canescens, manzanita, stanfordiana) Shrubland Alliance - Hoary, common, and Stanford manzanita chaparral
Characteristic Species
Arctostaphylos canescens, Arctostaphylos manzanita or Arctostaphylos stanfordiana is dominant or co-dominant in the shrub canopy with Adenostoma fasciculatum, Arctostaphylos auriculata, Arctostaphylos glandulosa, Arctostaphylos viscida, Baccharis pilularis, Ceanothus spp., Eriodictyon californicum, Heteromeles arbutifolia, Lotus scoparius, Pickeringia montana or Quercus berberidifolia. Emergent trees may be present at low cover, including Pinus attenuata, Pseudotsuga menziesii, Quercus chrysolepis, Quercus douglasii or Quercus wislizeni.
Survey Results
Potentially occurring rare species identified in the pre-study investigations were limited to Arctostaphylos stanfordiana ssp raichei and Lilium rubescens. Although the trail crosses the Arctostapylois Shrubland Alliance, subspecies rachei was not found.
However, on both the main proposed corridor and the secondary additional corridor Lilium rubescens was found. Locations for the L. rubescens were geotagged. Field visits with the trail designer/builder confirmed the trail can be moved laterally to avoid areas where L rubescens is located.
Eighty-nine species were documented during the study period.
References
Baldwin, B.G., D.H. Goldman, D.J. Keil, R. Patterson, T.J. Rosatti, and D.H. Wilken, editors. 2012.
The Jepson manual: vascular plants of California, second edition. University of California Press, Berkeley.
Brodo I. M., S.D. Sharnoff and Stephen Sharnoff. Lichens of North America. Yale University Press. 2001.
Sharnoff, S. 2014. A Field Guide to California Lichens. Yale University Press.
CNDDB and CDFW. 2017. California Department of Fish and Wildlife and California Natural Diversity Database Changes to the CNDDB Special Vascular Plants, Bryophytes and Lichens List, July 2017. http://www.dfg.ca.gov/biogeodata/cnddb/plants_and_animals.asp CNPS. 2017. Rare Plant Program, Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants (online edition, v8-03).
California Native Plant Society, Sacramento, CA. Website http://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed July 2, 2017].
Doyle W.T. and R.E. Stotler. 2006. Contributions toward a bryoflora of California III. Keys and Annotated Species Catalogue for Liverworts and Hornworts. Madrono 53: 89-197.
Jepson Flora Project (eds.) 2017. Jepson eFlora, http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/eflora/ [accessed on May 1, 2017]
Lepig G. and J.W. White. 2006. Conservation of peripheral plant populations in California. Madrono 53: 264-274.
McCune B. and Linda Geiser. Macrolichens of the Pacific Northwest. Oregon State University Press. 1997.
Norris D.H. and J.R. Shevock. 2004. Contributions toward a bryoflora of California: I. A SpecimenBased Catalogue of Mosses. Madrono 51(1): 1-131. II. A Key to the Mosses 51 (2): 133-269.
Sawyer, J.O., T. Keeler-Wolf, and J.M. Evens. 2009. A manual of California vegetation, second edition. California Native Plant Society Press. Sacramento, CA.
7 Appendix A: Potentially Occurring Rare Species, CNPS 9-quad search centered on Ukiah USGS QuadScientific Name Common Name Family Rank CESA FESAArctostaphylos stanfordiana ssp. raichei Raiche's manzanita Ericaceae 1B.1 None NoneAstragalus breweri Brewer's milk-vetch Fabaceae 4.2 None NoneBrasenia schreberi watershield Cabombaceae 2B.3 None NoneCarex comosa bristly sedge Cyperaceae 2B.1 None NoneCeanothus confusus Rincon Ridge ceanothus Rhamnaceae 1B.1 None NoneCuscuta jepsonii Jepson's dodder Convolvulaceae 1B.2 None NoneCypripedium californicum California lady's-slipper Orchidaceae 4.2 None NoneCypripedium montanum mountain lady's-slipper Orchidaceae 4.2 None NoneEntosthodon kochii Koch's cord moss Funariaceae 1B.3 None NoneFissidens pauperculus minute pocket moss Fissidentaceae 1B.2 None NoneFritillaria roderickii Roderick's fritillary Liliaceae 1B.1 CE NoneGrimmia torenii Toren's grimmia Grimmiaceae 1B.3 None NoneHemizonia congesta ssp. congesta congested-headed hayfield tarplant Asteraceae 1B.2 None NoneHesperolinon adenophyllum glandular western flax Linaceae 1B.2 None NoneHorkelia bolanderi Bolander's horkelia Rosaceae 1B.2 None NoneKopsiopsis hookeri small groundcone Orobanchaceae 2B.3 None NoneLasthenia burkei Burke's goldfields Asteraceae 1B.1 CE FELayia septentrionalis Colusa layia Asteraceae 1B.2 None NoneLilium rubescens redwood lily Liliaceae 4.2 None NoneLimnanthes bakeri Baker's meadowfoam Limnanthaceae 1B.1 CR NoneMalacothamnus mendocinensis Mendocino bush-mallow Malvaceae 1A None NoneMonardella viridis green monardella Lamiaceae 4.3 None NoneNavarretia leucocephala ssp. bakeri Baker's navarretia Polemoniaceae 1B.1 None NonePerideridia gairdneri ssp. gairdneri Gairdner's yampah Apiaceae 4.2 None NonePiperia candida white-flowered rein orchid Orchidaceae 1B.2 None NonePlagiobothrys lithocaryus Mayacamas popcornflower Boraginaceae 1A None NonePleuropogon hooverianus North Coast semaphore grass Poaceae 1B.1 CT NoneRanunculus lobbii Lobb's aquatic buttercup Ranunculaceae 4.2 None NoneSanguisorba officinalis great burnet Rosaceae 2B.2 None NoneStreptanthus glandulosus ssp. hoffmanii Hoffman's bristly jewelflower Brassicaceae 1B.3 None None
8 Tracyina rostrata beaked tracyina Asteraceae 1B.2 None NoneUsnea longissima Methuselah's beard lichen Parmeliaceae 4.2 None NoneViburnum ellipticum oval-leaved viburnum Adoxaceae 2B.3 None NoneCNPS, Rare Plant Program. 2017. Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants (online edition, v8-02). California Native Plant Society, Sacramento, CA. Website http://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 11 February 2017].
Plant List (Appendix B)
Annual Herbs
Blennosperma nanum var. nanum Common blennosperma
Calandrinia menziesii Red maids
Clarkia concinna Red ribbons
Clarkia gracilis ssp. sonomensis Sonoma clarkia
Collinsia heterophylla Chinese houses
Collinsia sparsiflora Few flowered collinsia
Collomia sp. Collomia
Eschscholzia californica Ca Poppy
Lasthenia californica Goldfields
Lasthenia californica ssp. californica California goldfields Limnanthes douglasii ssp. nivea Snow white meadowfoam
Nemophila heterophylla Canyon nemophila
Platystemon californicus Cream cups
Plectritis ciliosa Long spurred plectritis
Plectritis congesta ssp. brachystemon Shortspur seablush Perennial Herbs
Anisocarpus madioides Woodland madia
Calochortus tolmiei Hairy star tulip
Campanula prenanthoides CA Harebell
Cardamine californica Bitter cress
Chlorogalum pomeridianum var.
pomeridianum Common soaproot
Clinopodium douglasii Yerba buena
Cynoglossum grande Houndstongue
Delphinium nudicaule Canyon larkspur
Dichelostemma capitatum Blue dicks
Dichelostemma ida-maia Firecracker flower
Erythronium californicum California fawn lily
Eriophyllum lanatum Wooly sun flower
Eschscholzia californica California poppy
Euphorbia oblongata Eggleaf spurge
Fritillaria affinis Checker lily
Galium sp. galium
Hypericum concinnum gold wire
Iris macrosiphon Ground iris
Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus Hillside pea
Lilium rubescens Redwood Lily
Lithophragma heterophyllum Woodland star
Lysimachia latifolia Pacific starflower
Micranthes californica Greene's saxifrage
Pedicularis densiflora Indian warrior
Polygala californica CA Milkwort
Primula hendersonii
Mosquito bill, Shooting
Star
Ranunculus occidentalis Western buttercup
Sanicula crassicaulis Pacific sanicle
Scrophularia californica California bee plant
Sedum spathulifolium Pacific stonecrop
Stachys sp. Hedge Nettle
Taraxia ovata Sun cup
Triteleia laxa Ithuriel's Spear
Viola ocellata Western heart's ease
Wyethia glabra Smooth mule ears
Grasslike
Briza maxima Rattlesnake grass
Cynosurus echinatus Hedghog dogtail
Elymus glaucus Blue wildrye
Festuca californica California fescue
Festuca idahoensis Idaho fescue
Luzula comosa Hairy wood rush
Forbs
Arctostaphylos stanfordiana ssp stanfordiana Stanford's Manzanita Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp glandulosa Eastwood Manzanita Adenostoma fasciculatum Chamise
Baccharis pilularis Coyote bush
Ceanothus sp. California lilac
Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon
Pickeringia montana Chaparall Pea
Rosa gymnocarpa Wood Rose
Toxicodendron diversilobum Poison Oak
Tree
Aesculus californica Buckeye
Arbutus menziesii Madrone
Northolithcarpus densiflores Tanoak
Pinus attenuata Knobcone Pine
Pseudotsuga menziesii Douglas Fir
Quercus agrifolia? Coast Live Oak
Quercus berberidifolia Inland Scrub Oak
Quercus chrysolepis Canyon Oak
Quercus douglasii Blue oak
Quercus garryana Oregon oak
Quercus keloggii Black Oak
Quercus parvula var. shrevei Shreve Oak
Quercus wislizeni Interior live oak
Quercus Xmorehus Oracle oak
Sequoia sempervirens Redwood
Torreya californica California nutmeg
Umbellularia californica Caliornia Bay
Vine
Lonicera hespidula Honeysuckle
Whipplea modesta Modesty
Fern
Dryopteris arguta Coastal Wood Fern
Pentagramma triangularis Goldback fern
Polypodium sp. Licorice fern
Polystichum munitum Western Sword fern
Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens Bracken fern
City of Ukiah
Upper City View Trail ISMND
Response to Public Comments
ATTACHMENT 3
Response to Comments Received on the Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ISMND) for the Upper City View Trail Project Public Review. CEQA Guidelines Sections 15201 and 15204 discuss public participation regarding the review and evaluation of Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and Negative Declarations. Specifically, Section 15204 states the following:
“(a) In reviewing draft EIRs, persons and public agencies should focus on the sufficiency of the document in identifying and analyzing the possible impacts on the environment and ways in which the significant effects of the project might be avoided or mitigated.
Comments are most helpful when they suggest additional specific alternatives or mitigation measures that would provide better ways to avoid or mitigate the significant environmental effects. At the same time, reviewers should be aware that the adequacy of an EIR is determined in terms of what is reasonably feasible, in light of factors such as the magnitude of the project at issue, the severity of its likely environmental impacts, and the geographic scope of the project. CEQA does not require a lead agency to conduct every test or perform all research, study, and experimentation recommended or demanded by commentors. When responding to comments, lead agencies need only respond to significant environmental issues and do not need to provide all information requested by reviewers, as long as a good faith effort at full disclosure is made in the EIR. (b) In reviewing negative declarations, persons and public agencies should focus on the proposed finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. If persons and public agencies believe that the project may have a significant effect, they should: (1) Identify the specific effect, (2) Explain why they believe the effect would occur, and (3) Explain why they believe the effect would be significant. (c) Reviewers should explain the basis for their comments, and should submit data or references offering facts, reasonable assumptions based on facts, or expert opinion supported by facts in support of the comments. Pursuant to Section 15064, an effect shall not be considered significant in the absence of substantial evidence.”
In accordance with CEQA, the City of Ukiah Planning Division prepared a Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ISMND) for the proposed Project. The ISMND (State Clearinghouse No. 2022010241) was circulated for public review from January 18, 2022 through February 21, 2022, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15073. The Notice of Availability for the ISMND was circulated in the following manner:
• Uploaded to the State Clearinghouse website on January 17, 2022; • Mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the Project parcel on January 17, 2022; • Emailed to departments and agencies with jurisdiction or interest over the Project on January 18, 2022;
• Published in the Ukiah Daily Journal on January 19, 2022; • Posted on the City of Ukiah website on January 18, 2022; and • Posted at the Civic Center (glass case) on January 18, 2022.
Response to Comments. The City of Ukiah received two written comments on the Draft ISMND, as shown in Table 1 below. Comments are included in Attachment A. CEQA Guidelines Section
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Response to Public Comments
15073 (Public Review of a Proposed Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration) does not require a Lead Agency to provide written responses to public comment, with the exception of those raised by a Responsible or public agency. However, the City of Ukiah has chosen to review and respond to all public comments received on the ISMND. Information contained within the below response to comments has been incorporated into the Final Draft ISMND for clarification purposes, as applicable. Additionally, the following non substantive clarifications and edits have been made:
• Corrected minor grammatical and typographic errors;
• Replaced Figure 2 with an improved location figure that clearly outlines the Project site boundaries, as well as existing and proposed trails; and • Further clarified that the western portion of the site is developed with a portion of the existing City View Trail, while the eastern portion of the site is developed with a portion of the Ukiah Municipal Golf Course.
Table 1, Comments Received on the Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
Comment
Letter # Commenter Date Received
1 North Coast Regional
Water Quality Control
Board
January 27, 2022
2 Bonnie Wildberger February 15, 2022
COMMENT LETTER 1: NORTH COAST REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD (WATER BOARD)
Comment: The Water Board notes that the ISMND states that the Upper City View Trail will cross a Class III watercourse and that the trail will be assessed annually during the winter for three years to determine whether any areas on the trail are wet enough to require an improved crossing.
However, the Water Board recommends that the City of Ukiah complete an assessment prior to trail construction to determine whether any water crossing structures are necessary to prevent the trail causing sediment discharges and obtain any required permits prior to construction. The Water Board further notes that if any soil disturbance or work is proposed within the Class III watercourse, including constructing the alignment through it, or if a crossing is determined to be needed, permits and approvals by the Water Board are required.
Response: The feature that is identified as a Class III Watercourse in the Biological Assessment and ISMND reaches a flat area with no clear channel or route of drainage just below where the trail would cross. As such, it effectively dissipates and ends at this location. The flat area extends approximately 100 feet and then the slope begins again, creating a new section of distinct Class III waterway. However, there is no connection between the two sections of Class III watercourses. As such, the City does not propose a crossing at this time. However, as noted Mitigation Measure BIO-7 this portion of the trail (and the entire trail length) will be monitored over
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the next three years to see if a change in condition warrants a crossing. If it is determined that one is needed, the City will notify all applicable regulatory bodies and obtain all necessary permits.
On March 2, 2022, City Staff met with the Water Board to discuss their comments, the City’s aforementioned approach, and Mitigation Measure BIO-7. The Water Board stated that they are in agreeance with the City’s approach and no permits are needed at this time (see email correspondence dated March 2, 2022, included in Attachment A). In response to these discussions, Mitigation Measure BIO-7 has been revised as follows:
BIO-7: Watercourses. The Project shall adhere to UVTG Design and Maintenance Standards for trail construction related to erosion, and all earthwork within or adjacent to (50 feet) any watercourse or other body of water shall adhere to standard methods of erosion and sediment control (placement of straw, mulch, seeding, straw wattles, silt fencing, etc.) and, if possible, work shall be completed while the channel is dry to reduce sediment load downstream. The UVTG shall assess the entire trail length each winter for the first three years after project completion. Any areas that are damp enough to show foot created depressions after the trail is dried will be assessed and either crossed with a footbridge such as a wooden walkway known as a “puncheon”, or be hardened, or diverted with a culvert if a bridge is deemed impractical. If any structures are proposed for placement within the bed or bank in order for the trail crossing, consultation with California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shall be required, and all necessary permits shall be obtained.
COMMENT LETTER 2: BONNIE WILDBERGER
Comment: The commenter notes that they own the property (identified as the “Wildberger Ranch” that contains the unsanctioned “U” trail) north of the Project and expresses concerns regarding trespass and associated issues, such as people cutting existing fencing and vandalizing property.
Specific to the proposed Project, the commenter suggests that fencing be constructed to prevent hikers from trespassing onto their adjacent property from the proposed trail.
Response: In an effort to keep trial users on the proposed trail, “no trespassing” signs will be posted where the proposed trail intersects the unsanctioned “U” trail located on the commenter’s property. In an effort to reduce environmental impacts, the proposed Project does not include fencing. However, this comment is noted and is included in the public record for City Council consideration.
From: Falcone, Gil@Waterboards
To: Michelle Irace
Cc: Filak, Jordan@Waterboards
Subject: RE: Notice of Availability of a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Upper City View Trail Project Date: Thursday, January 27, 2022 4:45:26 PM
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City of Ukiah CEQA response – Upper City View Trail
Michelle Irace
Planning Manager
City of Ukiah
[email protected]
IS/MND: https://files.ceqanet.opr.ca.gov/275432-
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Dear Michelle Irace,
Thank you for providing staff of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Water Board) the opportunity to comment on the Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the City of Ukiah’s Upper City View Trail, SCH #2022010241. We offer the following comments based on our review of the IS/MND.
The ID/MND states that the new Upper City View Trail will cross a Class III watercourse and that the trail will be assessed annually during the winter for three years to determine whether any areas on the trail are wet enough to require an improved crossing structure such as a puncheon bridge, hardened/rocked ford, or culvert crossing. The Regional Water Board recommends that the City of Ukiah complete an assessment prior to trail construction to determine whether any water crossing structures are necessary to prevent the trail causing sediment discharges and obtain any required permits prior to construction.
Please note that any soil disturbance in waters of the state, including the Class III watercourse described in the IS/MND, would require a permit from the Regional Water Board. This would include any earthwork/grading necessary to create the new trail alignment through the Class III watercourse. Permits would also be required for any improved water crossings, including
ATTACHMENT A
puncheon bridges, hardened rocked fords, or culvert crossings. Any work within waters of the state should be performed when the watercourse is dry, or work would be subject to a dewatering plan approved by the Regional Water Board.
Regional Water Board permits required for the project may include a 401 Water Quality Certification or Waste Discharge Requirements. Please feel free to contact us with any permitting questions. For more information about Regional Water Board permits, please visit https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/water_quality_certificat ion/.
Thank you. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Regards,
Gil
Gil Falcone
Sr. Environmental Scientist, M.S.
Supervisor Southern 401 Certification Unit
North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
5550 Skylane Blvd., Suite A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1072
Voice (707) 576-2830
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/
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Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 11:39 AM
To: Michelle Irace <[email protected]>
Subject: Notice of Availability of a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Upper City View Trail Project
EXTERNAL:
Hello,
The City of Ukiah has prepared a Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the
proposed Upper City View Trail Project. As noted in the attached Notice of Availability (NOA), the IS/MND is available for review online at http://www.cityofukiah.com/ceqa-review/ or in person at our office. The public review period begins today, January 18, 2022 and goes through February 21, 2022. Comments and questions may be submitted via email or mail at the address noted in the NOA.
Thank you,
Michelle Irace, Planning Manager
City of Ukiah Community Development Dept.
300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah CA 95482
(707) 463-6203
From: Falcone, Gil@Waterboards
To: Michelle Irace
Cc: Neil Davis
Subject: RE: Upper City View Trail Class 3 Watercourse and Comment on the ISMND Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 5:11:01 PM
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Hi Michelle,
Thank you for meeting and discussing the trail project. From our discussion of the trail construction, project description, review of current site conditions and photos, the Regional Water Board would not require a waste discharge requirement or 401 certification permit for the project as proposed. If, after years of monitoring the trail, there becomes a need to install a developed crossing of a watercourse or wetland as discussed in Bio-7, the language that is included regarding consultation and possible permitting with the Regional Water Board is sufficient mitigation.
Thank you to you and Neil for sharing insightful information about the site. Please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions about this or any other projects relative to creeks or wetlands. Best of luck with this great project!
Regards,
Gil
Gil Falcone
Sr. Environmental Scientist, M.S.
Supervisor Southern 401 Certification Unit
North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
5550 Skylane Blvd., Suite A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1072
Voice (707) 576-2830
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/
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From: Michelle Irace <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 3:58 PM
To: Falcone, Gil@Waterboards <[email protected]> Cc: Neil Davis <[email protected]>
Subject: Upper City View Trail Class 3 Watercourse and Comment on the ISMND EXTERNAL:
Hi Gil,
Thank you for your comments on the Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ISMND) for the Upper City View Trail Project, and for taking the time to meet today. As discussed, the feature that was identified as a Class III Watercourse in the Biological Assessment and ISMND (identified in the attached map and shown in the attached figures) reaches a flat area with no clear channel or route of drainage just below where the trail would cross. As such, it effectively dissipates and ends at this location. The flat area extends approximately 100 feet and then the slope begins again, creating a new section of distinct Class III waterway. However, there is no connection between the two sections of Class III watercourses. In the photos you can see that the leaf litter has not been washed from the site this winter, and the only sign of water below the trail is the ferns that are growing in what would be the wettest area below the trail. As such, the City does not propose a crossing at this time. However, as noted Mitigation Measure BIO-7 this portion of the trail (and the entire trail length) will be monitored over the next couple of years to see if a change in condition warrants a crossing. If it is determined that one is needed, the City will notify all applicable regulatory bodies and obtain all necessary permits. Please see revised MM BIO-7 below and let us know if you are comfortable with this language and approach. Please also confirm that no permits are needed at this time to construct the trail (without a bridge or structure) through this area.
BIO-7: Watercourses. The Project shall adhere to UVTG Design and Maintenance Standards for trail construction related to erosion, and all earthwork within or adjacent to (50 feet) any watercourse or other body of water shall adhere to standard methods of erosion and sediment control (placement of straw, mulch, seeding, straw wattles, silt fencing, etc.) and, if possible, work shall be completed while the channel is dry to reduce sediment load downstream. The UVTG shall assess the entire trail length each winter for the first three years after project completion. Any areas that are damp enough to show foot created depressions after the trail is dried will be assessed and either crossed with a footbridge such as a wooden walkway known as a “puncheon”, or be hardened, or diverted with a culvert if a bridge is deemed impractical. If any structures are proposed for placement within the bed or bank in order for the trail crossing, consultation with California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shall be required, and all necessary permits shall be obtained.
Thank you,
Michelle Irace , Planning Manager
Department of Community Development
300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482
www.cityofukiah.com/community-development
Class III Watercourse Location
Looking Uphill from Trail
Looking Downhill from Trail
Looking Downhill from Above Trail
Findings to Adopt A Mitigated Negative Declaration
For the Upper City View Trail Project
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FINDINGS TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR
THE UPPER CITY VIEW TRAIL PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
1. The City of Ukiah, as the Lead Agency, prepared an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ISMND) for the Upper City View Trail Project (SCH No. 2022010241) under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. The Lead Agency (City) consulted with all responsible agencies and trustee agencies.
3. The Draft ISMND was circulated for public review from January 18, 2022 through February 21, 2022.
4. The ISMND analyzed areas of potential impacts and based on the conclusions reached within it, the Project would not significantly impact any environmental resources for the following reasons:
a. Temporary ground disturbing activities associated with vegetation removal and trail construction could result in direct significant impacts to Air Quality, Biological Resources, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, and Wildfire. However, mitigation measures identified within the Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program (Section VIII of the ISMND) would adequately reduce all impacts to less than significant.
b. Impacts to Aesthetics, Cultural and Tribal Cultural Resources, Energy, Geology and Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Recreation, Noise, Transportation and Traffic, and Public Services would be less than significant. c. The Project would have no impact to Agriculture and Forestry, Mineral Resources, Population and Housing, and Utilities and Service Systems.
5. Based on the findings and conclusions contained in the ISMND, the proposed Project would not have environmental effects which would cause substantial adverse effects on humans, either directly or indirectly; and there is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record before the City of Ukiah (including the ISMND and any comments received) that the Project would have a significant effect on the environment.
6. Based upon the analysis, findings, and conclusions contained in the ISMND, the Project will not result in impacts that are individually limited, but cumulative considerable.
7. The Notice of Availability for the public review period, and the Notice of Intent to adopt the ISMND and conduct a public hearing was provided in the following manner, in accordance with the Ukiah City Code and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15073:
Provided to property owners within 300 feet of the Project parcel, as well as agencies and departments with jurisdiction or interest over the project on January 18, 2022 and March 2, 2022; provided to interested parties who submitted written comments on the Draft ISMND during the public review period on March 2, 2022; posted on the City’s CEQA webpage on January 18, 2022 and March 7, 2022; published in the Ukiah Daily Journal on January 19,
Findings to Adopt A Mitigated Negative Declaration
For the Upper City View Trail Project
2 2022 and March 5, 2022; posted on the Project site and within Low Gap Park on March 2, 2022; and posted at the Civic Center (glass case) 72 hours prior to the public hearing.
8. The ISMND and record of proceedings of the decision on the Project are available for public review at the City of Ukiah Community Development Department, Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA.
9. On March 16, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing to receive public comment and consider approval of the ISMND for the Project. The ISMND was approved by the City Council via Resolution Number 22-XXXX and reflects the City Council’s independent judgment and analysis.
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH ADOPTING THE MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
FOR THE UPPER CITY VIEW TRAIL PROJECT
WHEREAS:
1. The City of Ukiah, as the Lead Agency, prepared an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ISMND) for the Upper City View Trail Project (SCH No. 2022010241) under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
2. The Notice of Availability for the public review period for the ISMND, and the Notice of Intent to adopt the ISMND and conduct a public hearing was provided in the following manner, in accordance with the Ukiah City Code and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15073: Provided to property owners within 300 feet of the Project parcel, as well as agencies and departments with jurisdiction or interest over the project on January 18, 2022 and March 2, 2022; provided to interested parties who submitted written comments on the Draft ISMND during the public review period on March 2, 2022; posted on the City’s CEQA webpage on January 18, 2022 and March 7, 2022; published in the Ukiah Daily Journal on January 19, 2022 and March 5, 2022; posted on the Project site and within Low Gap Park on March 2, 2022; and posted at the Civic Center (glass case) 72 hours prior to the public hearing; and
3. The Draft ISMDN determined that, with the incorporation of mitigation measures, the Project would not have a significant effect on the environment and that a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project should be prepared; and
4. Based on the findings and conclusions contained in the ISMND, the proposed Project would not have environmental effects which would cause substantial adverse effects on humans, either directly or indirectly; and there is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record before the City of Ukiah (including the ISMND and any comments received) that the Project would have a significant effect on the environment; and
5. The ISMND reflects the City’s independent judgment and analysis of the potential environmental effects of the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The City Council hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration, which consists of the Initial Study/Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and the findings in support hereof, which have been completed in compliance with CEQA.
2. The Initial Study/Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration, which includes the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in Section 7, is set forth in Exhibit 1, and the findings in support hereof are set forth in Exhibit 2, attached hereto and by reference incorporated herein.
ATTACHMENT 5
2 PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of _______, 2022, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Jim. O. Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristine Lawler, City Clerk
Agenda Item No: 11.b.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 3/16/2022
ITEM NO: 2022-1474
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Conduct Protest Hearing about Residential Garbage Curbside Collection Rates.
DEPARTMENT: Finance PREPARED BY: Dan Buffalo, Finance Director, Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager
PRESENTER: Dan Buffalo, Director of Finance
ATTACHMENTS:
1. January 19, 2022, City Manager's Report
2. SWS UWS April 2022 Adjustment
3. Rate Comparison
4. Prop 218 Notice, 1-19-22
5. Protest Letters
Summary: The City Council will conduct a protest hearing on residential garbage curbside collection rates.
Background: On January 19, 2022, the City Council received and reviewed a determination from the City Manager on proposed garbage collection and transfer station rates, as intended to be adjusted by Ukiah Waste Solutions, Inc. and Solid Waste Systems, Inc. for curbside and Ukiah Transfer Station services, respectively. A five-year financial review of the companies was also due and completed. The proposed rate adjustments are, by contract, allowed annually to address cost adjustments borne by the City's franchise solid waste contractor. Those operating costs are limited and specifically identified by contract as pass-through or affected by inflation, measured by the consumer price index (CPI-u). The Council accepted the City Manager's report (Attachment 1) and, pursuant to the terms of the operating agreements between the City and companies, the recommended rate adjustments found in the report were implemented. For residential curbside collection rates, the City Manager recommended conducting a protest procedure under Proposition 218, culminating in a protest hearing on March 16, 2022.
Pursuant to contracts between the City of Ukiah and Ukiah Waste Solutions, Inc., and City of Ukiah and Solid Waste Systems, Inc. (collectively referred to herein as the "Company"), notices of intent were submitted to the City by the Company on August 13, 2021, for adjustments to collection rates for residential and commercial curbside service and rates for Ukiah Transfer Station services. These notices are allowed by contract annually, and any subsequent adjustments to rates are applied to the next calendar year. Corresponding notices are further detailed in the discussion section and included as attachments to this report.
Additionally, per the agreements between the City and Company, the City completed a five-year review of the Company's financial statements through December 30, 2020. The subsequent analysis and other due diligence completed was included in this City Manager's report supporting these rate revisions.
Because of the additional time needed to examine and complete its due diligence for the five-year financial review, the City and Company agreed to delay any subsequent rate adjustment to April 2022 following a Proposition 218 protest period.
Discussion: The information presented herein was part of the report given to the Council at the meeting of January 19, 2022. Additional information relevant to this item has been emboldened for Council's consideration.
The Finance Department was tasked to review the methodology and supporting materials used by the Company to arrive at the proposed rate adjustments to evaluate its conformity with contract requirements. As required by contract and following Finance's review, the City Manager reviewed the notices of intent from the Company received in August, 2021. The Department also coordinated with the Company in the five-year review, starting with the receipt of reviewed financial statements, compiled and reported on by an independent CPA firm, Moss Adams (CPA Firm). As part of its due diligence, the Department examined those reviewed statements and the report from CPA Firm, concluding that the revenue, expenses, and net profit (and losses) were reasonable in the context of the Company's proposed rate adjustments.
The Company has proposed making changes to its pricing schedule for curbside collection in addition to the regular annual adjustment. City management reviewed these changes in the context of the five-year review and met with the Company to discuss them in detail. Staff was satisfied with the reasons and methodology presented and, after submitting feedback to the Company, received revised rate changes, finding them reasonable in support of the need for this pricing rebalance.
Requested changes made by the Company result in modifications to pricing of all services. Notably, these changes help to address the effects on service costs of significantly rising inflation for both the Company and city customers by more equitably distributing such costs to the customer base. This was one of the purported outcomes of the five-year review: to better align costs, pricing, and service delivery to customers given actual costs incurred over that period.
Additionally, included in this rebalancing and rate adjustment (and as permitted agreement) are pass-through costs related to performance of the five-year review, and for amounts authorized by the Council to be paid for mitigation expenses related to solid waste collection, such as to the Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA).
No rebalancing to the rate schedule for the Transfer Station was requested by the Company. The adjustments presented here are simply to account for pass-throughs and other costs that were experienced regularly during prior annual adjustments. The Company expressed an interest in revisiting a rebalancing approach to Transfer Station rates sometime in the near future (similar to curbside discussed earlier), and staff agreed it was best broached at a later date when potential costs related to the landfill closure and post closure were better understood.
For both curbside and transfer station services, the regular cost elements under review consist of changes to the following:
Curbside collection costs:
-fuel
-landfill disposal fees for garbage
-landfill disposal fees for mixed organic waste
-recycling processing costs
-operating costs affected by inflation (CPI-u)
-five-year financial review (independent CPA services)
-mitigation costs, including authorized amounts paid to MSWMA Transfer Station costs:
-fuel
-disposal and processing costs of garbage and recycling -property tax based on tonnage
-operating costs affected by inflation (CPI-u)
The consumer price index (CPI-u) used was for the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose area, which is the most relevant inflationary metric geographically and the index used for this analysis in the past.
It is important to note that the City is responsible for ensuring the agreement between it and the Company is maintained well and that value is maximized for the citizenry. This is done through a comprehensive annual review process, including examining financials, service delivery, and by comparing our service arrangements to those enjoyed by other sister agencies and neighboring communities.
Supporting documentation provided by the Company for Ukiah Transfer Station services and curbside services is attached here as Attachment 2. Specifically, the rates for transfer station and curbside services are presented on pages 4 and 10 respectively of the pdf. Information found in these rate schedules were included in the 218 notice following initiation of the process by Council.
The determination by the Finance Department and recommendation to the City Manager after review and testing of information provided by the Company is that the financial justifications for rate adjustments are reasonable and justifiable. Further, the value provided to the citizenry of Ukiah through the agreements with the Company remains high, offering a quality level of service at a competitive price. A rate comparison to neighboring agencies is attached as Attachment 3.
At the Council meeting on January 19, 2022, staff recommended initiation of a Prop 218 protest period for these adjusted rates before final implementation corresponding with the completion of the fiveyear review. Five years is generally considered the appropriate and regular duration of time when property-related rates and fees should be evaluated as a whole and re-established through the 218 process. The protest hearing scheduled for this meeting, March 16, 2022, will conclude the protest period and result in the full rate adjustment implementation, effective April 1, 2022. If the protest threshold is reached (defined as a majority of written protests received by the City before or at the time of the scheduled protest hearing from either a property owner or tenant representing only one vote per parcel), the residential curbside rate adjustment will not go into effect and will require Council to reconsider those rate adjustments and potentially re-initate the protest procedure. A copy of the disseminated notice of intent to adjust residential curbside collection rates is attached here for reference as Attachment 4.
Protest letters at the time of publication are included as Attachment 5. Any additional letters received will be forwarded and posted with the item as correspondence received. The protest period period ends at the conclusion of the protest hearing. Any and all written protests must be received by the end of the protest period.
The proposed rate adjustment does not include the reopening of the recycling buy-back center, which would require a more significant rate increase (to all users) in order to be financially feasible along with need to address other problems previously discussed and considered by Council. The collapse of the recycling market is a statewide--even nationwide--issue that remains without a solution. State law mandates that, in the absence of a buy-back center within one-half mile, retailers that sell beverages with California Redemption Value (CRV) must also take back empties or pay fines of $100 per day to the State. However, many retailers are out of compliance with this law and/or face difficulties with implementation, leaving consumers without an option to return their recyclables for cash. CRV monies are collected by CalRecycle, not by local governments or local waste haulers. Those funds are used to refund recycling buy-back centers for the recyclables they take in. However, money collected from recyclables that are not redeemed for cash stays with CalRecycle.
Recommended Action: Conduct protest hearing on residential garbage curbside collection rates.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: N/A
CURRENT BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
PROPOSED BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
FINANCING SOURCE: N/A
PREVIOUS CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER NO.: N/A
COORDINATED WITH: N/A
Agenda Item No: 12.b.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 1/19/2022
ITEM NO: 2022-1218
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Determination of Notification of Intent to Adjust Curbside Collection and Transfer Station Service Rates in Compliance with Solid Waste Contracts, and Initiation of Proposition 218 Protest Period for Residential Curbside Collection Rates.
DEPARTMENT: Finance PREPARED BY: Dan Buffalo, Finance Director, Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager
PRESENTER: Dan Buffalo, Director of Finance
ATTACHMENTS:
1. SWS UWS April 2022 Adjustment
2. Rate Comparison
Summary: The City Council is asked to receive and review a determination from the City Manager of proposed rates, as intended to be adjusted by Ukiah Waste Solutions, Inc. and Solid Waste Systems, Inc. for curbside and Ukiah Transfer Station services, respectively. A five-year financial review of the companies was also due and completed. The proposed rate adjustments are, by contract, allowed annually to address cost adjustments borne by the City's franchise solid waste contractor. Those operating costs are limited and specifically identified by contract as pass-through or affected by inflation, measured by the consumer price index (CPI-u).
Background: Pursuant to contracts between the City of Ukiah and Ukiah Waste Solutions, Inc., and City of Ukiah and Solid Waste Systems, Inc. (collectively referred to herein as the "Company"), notices of intent were submitted to the City by the Company on August 13, 2021, for adjustments to collection rates for residential and commercial curbside service and rates for Ukiah Transfer Station services. These notices are allowed by contract annually, and any subsequent adjustments to rates are applied to the next calendar year. Corresponding notices are further detailed in the discussion section and included as attachments to this report.
Additionally, per the agreements between the City and Company, the City completed a five-year review of the Company's financial statements through December 30, 2020. The subsequent analysis and other due diligence completed was included in this City Manager's report supporting these rate revisions.
Because of the additional time needed to examine and complete its due diligence of the five-year financial review, the City and Company agreed to delay any subsequent rate adjustment to March 2022 following a Proposition 218 protest period.
Discussion: The Finance Department was tasked to review the methodology and supporting materials used by the Company to arrive at the proposed rate adjustments to evaluate its conformity with contract requirements. As required by contract and following Finance's review, the City Manager reviewed the notices of intent from the Company received in August, 2021. The Department also coordinated with the Company in the five-year review, starting with the receipt of reviewed financial statements, compiled and reported on by an independent CPA firm, Moss Adams (CPA Firm). As part of its due diligence, the Department examined those reviewed statements and the report from CPA Firm, concluding that the revenue, expenses, and net profit (and losses) were reasonable in the context of the Company's proposed rate adjustments.
ATTACHMENT 1
The Company has proposed making changes to its pricing schedule for curbside collection in addition to the regular annual adjustment. City management reviewed these changes in the context of the five-year review and met with the Company to discuss them in detail. Staff was satisfied with the reasons and methodology presented and, after submitting feedback to the Company, received revised rate changes, finding them reasonable in support of the need for this pricing rebalance.
Requested changes made by the Company result in modifications to pricing of all services. Notably, these changes help to address the effects on service costs of significantly rising inflation for both the Company and city customers by more equitably distributing such costs to the customer base. This was one of the purported outcomes of the five-year review: to better align costs, pricing, and service delivery to customers given actual costs incurred over that period.
Additionally, included in this rebalancing and rate adjustment (and as permitted agreement) are pass-through costs related to performance of the five-year review, and for amounts authorized by the Council to be paid for mitigation expenses related to solid waste collection, such as to the Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA).
No rebalancing to the rate schedule for the Transfer Station was requested by the Company. The adjustments presented here are simply to account for pass-throughs and other costs that were experienced regularly during prior annual adjustments. The Company expressed an interest in revisiting a rebalancing approach to Transfer Station rates sometime in the near future (similar to curbside discussed earlier), and staff agreed it was best broached at a later date when potential costs related to the landfill closure and post closure were better understood.
For both curbside and transfer station services, the regular cost elements under review consist of changes to the following:
Curbside collection costs:
-fuel
-landfill disposal fees for garbage
-landfill disposal fees for mixed organic waste
-recycling processing costs
-operating costs affected by inflation (CPI-u)
-five-year financial review (independent CPA services)
-mitigation costs, including authorized amounts paid to MSWMA Transfer Station costs:
-fuel
-disposal and processing costs of garbage and recycling -property tax based on tonnage
-operating costs affected by inflation (CPI-u)
The consumer price index (CPI-u) used was for the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose area, which is the most relevant inflationary metric geographically and the index used for this analysis in the past.
It is important to note that the City is responsible for ensuring the agreement between it and the Company is maintained well and that value is maximized for the citizenry. This is done through a comprehensive annual review process, including examining financials, service delivery, and by comparing our service arrangements to those enjoyed by other sister agencies and neighboring communities.
The determination by the Finance Department and recommendation to the City Manager after review and testing of information provided by the Company is that the financial justifications for rate adjustments are reasonable and justifiable. Further, the value provided to the citizenry of Ukiah through the agreements with the Company remains high, offering a quality level of service at a competitive price. A rate comparison to
neighboring agencies is attached as Attachment 2.
Staff recommends initiation of a Prop 218 protest period for these adjusted rates before final implementation corresponding with the completion of the five-year review. Five years is generally considered the appropriate and regular duration of time when property-related rates and fees should be evaluated as a whole and reestablished through the 218 process.
Supporting documentation provided by the Company for Ukiah Transfer Station services and curbside services is attached here as Attachment 1. Specifically, the rates for transfer station and curbside services are presented on pages 4 and 10 respectively of the pdf. Information found in these rate schedules will be included in the 218 notice following initiation of the process by Council.
The proposed rate adjustment does not include the reopening of the recycling buy-back center, which would require a more significant rate increase (to all users) in order to be financially feasible along with need to address other problems previously discussed and considered by Council. The collapse of the recycling market is a statewide--even nationwide--issue that remains without a solution. State law mandates that, in the absence of a buy-back center within one-half mile, retailers that sell beverages with California Redemption Value (CRV) must also take back empties or pay fines of $100 per day to the State. However, many retailers are out of compliance with this law and/or face difficulties with implementation, leaving consumers without an option to return their recyclables for cash. CRV monies are collected by CalRecycle, not by local governments or local waste haulers. Those funds are used to refund recycling buy-back centers for the recyclables they take in. However, money collected from recyclables that are not redeemed for cash stays with CalRecycle.
Recommended Action: Confirm the determination of the City Manager, as reported here, of compliance with the provisions of the agreements between the City of Ukiah and Ukiah Waste Solutions, Inc. and Solid Waste Systems, Inc. regarding the company's notice of intent to adjust curbside collection and transfer station rates, authorize the initiation of the Proposition 218 protest period for residential curbside collection rates, and schedule the subsequent protest hearing for March 2, 2022.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: N/A
CURRENT BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
PROPOSED BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
FINANCING SOURCE: N/A
PREVIOUS CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER NO.: N/A
COORDINATED WITH: N/A
COSTS Subject to adjustment Cost Index
Adjustment
Allowed
Operating Costs subject to CPI $2,409,140.74 CPI $ 106,243.11 Fuel $196,025.33 Fuel $ 97,631.75
Disposal - Garbage $830,562.84 Contract rate Pass Through $ 32,973.34 Disposal - Processing $395,960.72 Negotiated Pass Through $ 30,964.13 Disposal - Processing Recycling $204,392.43 Pass Through $ (3,916.08) Pass Through $ -
Maint / Prop Tax $2.36/ton $104,909.29 CPI Pass Through $ 4,626.50 City Rent $10/ton $444,531.05 Lease rate Pass Through $ - City Landfill Fee $14/ton $622,343.47 Set by City Pass Through $ - MSWMA Fee $6.50/ton $288,945.09 Set by City Pass Through $ - Total COSTS Subject to adjustment $5,496,810.96 $ 268,522.75 Adjusted Costs $ 5,765,333.71
Adjustments: $0.00 $ -
Total Adjustments $0.00 $ -
Adjusted Cost $5,496,810.96 $ 268,522.75
Revenue base
Comparison Year Revenue $4,162,780.83
Fuel $97,631.75
Disposal - garbage $32,973.34
Disposal - processing $30,964.13
CPI adjustment $106,243.11
City Landfill Fee $14/ton $0.00
Maint / Prop Tax $2.36/ton $4,626.50
Disposal Processing - Recycling -$3,916.08
$0.00
Revenue change - Contractor $268,522.75 Less: City & MSWMA Fee Adjustments Adjusted revenue $4,431,303.58
Adjusted Revenue Difference $268,522.75
Current Adjustment New
Contractor Rate increase as a percent 6.45% $78.53 $5.07 $83.60 MSWMA Rate increase as a percent 0.00% $6.50 $0.00 $6.50 City Rate increase as a percent 1.87% $24.00 $0.45 $24.45 $109.03 Total Rate $114.55
EFFECTIVE RATE ADJUSTMENT PERCENT 5.06%
Solid Wastes Systems Transfer Station
Effective Date April, 2022
Annual Adjustment Calculations
Using 2020 Year Data
Attachment 1
Solid Wastes Systems Transfer Station
Effective Date April, 2022
Annual Adjustment Calculations
Using 2020 Year Data
Fuel - June to June (EIA Petroleum & Other Liquids)
See Fuel cost adjustment worksheet
CPI Bay Area- June to Nov
June 2020 Nov 2021 Index Increase (Decrease)
300.032 313.265 13.233
CPI % Change 4.41%
Landfill Fee Jan to Jan CPI Jun to Jun CPI Jun to Nov 90% January 2021 January 2022 2020 2021 Increase (Decrease) $ 25.36 $ 26.37 300.032 313.265 13.233 3.97%
Disposal - Garbage Cost % Change 3.97%
Disposal Processing Fee Jan to Jan CPI Jun to Jun CPI Jun to Nov January 2021 January 2022 2020 2021 Increase (Decrease) $ 32.10 $ 34.61 257.797 277.948 20.151
Disposal - Green Waste Cost % Change 7.82%
Transfer Station MSW Tonnage at gate, Year to Year
June 2020 Y/E 2020 Increase (Decrease)
42,800.54 44,453.09 1,652.55
Tonnage % Change 3.86%
City Landfill Fee June to June
January 2021 January 2022 Increase (Decrease)
$ 14.00 $ 14.00 $ 0.00
City Landfill Fee % Change 0.00%
MSWMA Fee June to June
January 2021 January 2022 Increase (Decrease)
$ 6.50 $ 6.50 $ 0.00
MSWMA Fee % Change 0.00%
Recycle Tip Fee June to June
Y/E June 2020 Y/E 2020 Increase (Decrease)
$208,308.51 $204,392.43 -$3,916.08
Rate Review Cost MSW Tons 12 Mo. MSW Tons 9 Mo. Per Ton $15,000.00 44,453.09 33,339.82 $0.45
Retrieved over 9 months (April - Dec 2022)
Worksheet for computing the change in various indexes and factors which comprise the components on which rates are adjusted
Attachment 1
Fuel Revenue Adjustment Worksheet, based on Fuel Index change, June to June SWS Base Year Fuel Index and Cost 3.216 $201,261.07 June 2020 after 5 yr Review - Jan 2021 Annual adjustment based on Fuel Index change, year to year (using example fuel index changes) 1 Estimated Fuel index adjustment at Dec 2021 4.776 48.51% $97,631.75 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2022 rate revision $97,631.75 $0.00 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $298,892.82 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 1 - 2022
2 Estimated Fuel index adjustment at June 2022 4.776 48.51% $97,631.75 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2023 rate revision $0.00 $97,631.75 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $298,892.82 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 2 - 2023
3 Estimated Fuel index adjustment at June 2023 4.776 48.51% $97,631.75 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2024 rate revision $0.00 $97,631.75 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $298,892.82 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 3 - 2024
4 Estimated Fuel index adjustment at June 2024 4.776 48.51% $97,631.75 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2025 rate revision $0.00 $97,631.75 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $298,892.82 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 4 - 2025
5 Estimated Fuel index adjustment at June 2025 4.776 48.51% $97,631.75 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2026 rate revision $0.00 $97,631.75 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $298,892.82 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 5 - 2026
Index Change - New
vs. Base Year
Attachment 1
Calculated NEW
2022 2022
2021 FA Rate
Item Rate Rate Rounded *
MSW - Ton $109.00 $114.52 $114.50 This rate adjusted by 5.06% (effective rate) MSW - Yard $24.40 $25.70 $25.70 This rate = 24.05% of per ton contractor gate fee PLUS per ton City & MSWMA fees divided by 5.54 (yards / ton) Minimum Gate Fee - MSW Up to 3 cans $12.20 $12.85 $12.85 This rate = MSW Yard fee / 2 Per Can Rate - 32 gallon After 3 cans $4.05 $4.28 $4.30 This rate - Min Gate fee / 3 Green Waste - Ton $51.70 $55.03 $55.05
Green Waste - Yard $7.50 $7.98 $8.00
Minimum Gate Fee - Green Waste $7.40 $7.88 $7.90
Mixed Load - Additional Charge $23.10 $24.59 $24.60
Appliances $12.65 $13.47 $13.45
Oil Filters - Small $0.45 $0.48 $0.50
Oil Filters - Medium $0.80 $0.85 $0.85
Oil Filters - Large $1.10 $1.17 $1.15
Concrete - Ton $81.05 $86.28 $86.30
Dirt - Ton $81.05 $86.28 $86.30 These rates adjusted by 6.45% (contractor rate) Sheetrock - Clean $51.70 $55.03 $55.05
Sheetrock - Dirty $81.05 $86.28 $86.30
Tires - Bicycle $1.45 $1.54 $1.55
Tires - Motorcycle $2.80 $2.98 $3.00
Tires - Passenger Car $4.25 $4.52 $4.50
Tires - Passenger Car with Rim $6.60 $7.03 $7.05
Tires - Truck $9.00 $9.58 $9.60
Tires - Truck with Rim $12.15 $12.93 $12.95
Tires - Tractor 53.40 - 403.90 56.84 - 429.95 56.85 - 429.95 E-Waste - Computers No Charge No Charge No Charge
E-Waste - Monitors No Charge No Charge No Charge
Scrap Metal No Charge No Charge No Charge
* Rates are rounded to the nearest five cents
Transfer Station Rate Schedule
Solid Wastes Systems, Inc.
Effective Date April, 2022
Attachment 1
NEW
2022
Rate
Item Rounded *
MSW - Ton $114.50
MSW - Yard $25.70
Minimum Gate Fee - MSW Up to 3 cans $12.85
Per Can Rate - 32 gallon After 3 cans $4.30
Green Waste - Ton $55.05
Green Waste - Yard $8.00
Minimum Gate Fee - Green Waste $7.90
Mixed Load - Additional Charge $24.60
Appliances $13.45
Oil Filters - Small $0.50
Oil Filters - Medium $0.85
Oil Filters - Large $1.15
Concrete - Ton $86.30
Dirt - Ton $86.30
Sheetrock - Clean $55.05
Sheetrock - Dirty $86.30
Tires - Bicycle $1.55
Tires - Motorcycle $3.00
Tires - Passenger Car $4.50
Tires - Passenger Car with Rim $7.05
Tires - Truck $9.60
Tires - Truck with Rim $12.95
Tires - Tractor 56.85 - 429.95
E-Waste - Computers No Charge
E-Waste - Monitors No Charge
Scrap Metal No Charge
* Rates are rounded to the nearest five cents
Solid Wastes Systems, Inc.
Transfer Station Rate Schedule
Effective Date April, 2022
Attachment 1
SWS Transfer Station Agreement
Adjustment Adjustment Index Cost
Cost/Rev Period Method Used Group
1,2,4 Construction / Lease $2.36 / MSW ton Annual 100% of index change CPI - US Cities CPI-U Base Rate as Adjusted 3 Construction / Lease $10.00 / MSW ton Time to Time Per City N/A Pass Through 1,2 Fuel Annual 100% of index change eia CA #2 Diesel Retail all sellers Base Rate as Adjusted Disposal - Landfill Time to Time Per Landfill Agreement N/A Pass Through 9 Disposal - Processing Time to Time Per Processor Agreements N/A Pass Through 1,2 Operating Costs Annual 100% of index change CPI - US Cities CPI-U Base Rate as Adjusted Per Ton Contractor Gate
4 City Franchise Fee $2.00 Time to Time Per City N/A Pass Through 4 MSWMA Fee $5.00 Time to Time Per MSWMA N/A Pass Through 6,7,8 TOTAL GATE FEE
Notes
1 Agreement should state mutually agreed upon Index if Index becomes unavailable 2 June to June change
3 Lease rate replaces construction rate January 1, 2017 - $10.00 per ton MSW 4 Part of Construction rate left in gate rate to cover triple net lease costs (adjusts by CPI) starting January 1, 2017. i.e.. Prop tax, Insurance & R&M. 4 Agreement should state initial rate, subject to change by City / MSWMA action 5 Exhibit of calculation to be made part of agreement
6 SWS requests new rate by Aug 15, City approves by Oct 15, Pub Notice given by Nov 1, Adjusted Rate goes into effect following January 1. 7 Per Yard Gate Fee shall be equal to 24.05% of per ton contractor gate fee PLUS per ton City & MSWMA fees divided by 5.54 (MSWMA yards / ton) 8 Rate change is calculated as follows: % annual adjustment X actual prior year (July to June) component cost = new funds needed / total gate revenue = % adjustment to gate rate.
9 Processing contract mutually agreed to with city - i.e. PRS grinding yard rate charged SWS for greenwaste.
City can direct SWS to implement other programs, provided the costs of such programs are covered through increased rates.
Attachment 1
SWS CPI Operating Costs
TOTAL Expenses 2020 $5,578,219.35
Less:
Fuel -$196,025.33
Disposal - Garbage -$830,562.84
Disposal - Processing -$395,960.72
Disposal - Recycling -$204,392.43
Maint / Prop Tax $2.36/ton -$104,909.29
City Rent $10/ton -$444,531.05
City Landfill Fee $14/ton -$622,343.47
MSWMA Fee $6.50/ton -$273,224.86
Scrap Metal Cost $0.00
Buyback Recycle Purchase Cost $0.00
Compost / Landscape Cost -$97,128.62
TOTAL CPI Allowed Operating Costs $2,409,140.74
Comparison Year Revenue
Total Revenue $5,617,379.43
Less:
Scrap Metal $0.00
Buyback $0.00
Compost / Landscape -$114,499.22
City Rent $10/ton -$444,531.05
City Landfill Fee $14/ton -$622,343.47
MSWMA Fee $6.50/ton -$273,224.86
Comparison Year Revenue $4,162,780.83
Attachment 1
Comparison Year Costs 2020 Index
Increase /
Decrease
Allowed
TOTAL COSTS $4,498,471.74
Less: Fuel Cost $133,120.59 Fuel $78,995.17
Less: Disposal Fees - Garbage $1,245,894.12 SWS TS Gate $62,917.65 Less: Disposal Fees - Mixed Organic Waste $147,429.23 Negotiated $11,705.88 Less: Processing - Recycling $178,638.35 Contract $3,046.05 Less: City Landfill Closure Costs $60,000.00 Set by City $0.00 Less: City Commercial Oversight fee $9,999.96 Set by City $0.00 Collection Costs $2,723,389.49
Change in Franchise Fee & Billing Costs $60,753.56
Collection COSTS Subject to CPI adj. $2,723,389.49 CPI BA $120,101.48 $337,519.79 TOTAL
Total
Revenue base Residential Commercial Roll Off Revenue
27.74% 65.77% 6.49% 100.00%
$1,310,791.27 $3,108,165.75 $306,878.86 $4,725,835.88
2020 Comparison Year Revenue $1,310,791.27 $3,108,165.75 $306,878.86 $4,725,835.88 Fuel Cost $21,910.66 $51,954.85 $5,129.66 $78,995.17
Disposal Fees - MOW $3,246.83 $7,698.92 $760.14 $11,705.89 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Processing - Recycle $844.87 $2,003.38 $197.80 $3,046.05 Landfill closure cost $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Commercial Oversight fee $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other Regulatory & Governmental Costs $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Disposal Fees - Garbage $17,451.28 $41,380.72 $4,085.65 $62,917.65 CPI adjustment $33,312.20 $78,990.32 $7,798.96 $120,101.48 Total before franchise and billing fees $1,387,557.11 $3,290,193.94 $324,851.07 $5,002,602.12 Franchise & Billing Fees $16,851.04 $39,957.41 $3,945.12 $60,753.56 Rate Review Cost (9mo) $20,000.00 $5,547.34 $13,153.93 $1,298.73 $20,000.00 Abatement Recovery (9mo) $39,253.33 $10,887.58 $25,816.78 $2,548.97 $39,253.33 Indexed Adjusted revenue $1,420,843.07 $3,369,122.06 $332,643.89 $5,122,609.02 Indexed 2022 Revenue Adjustment $110,051.80 $260,956.31 $25,765.03 $396,773.14 5 Yr Cost Recovery Adjustment $23,119.20 $81,495.60 $104,614.80 Actual Collected Abatement & Review Cost Adustment ($14,813.33) Adjusted revenue with 5 Yr Cost Recovery $5,212,410.49
Ukiah Waste Solutions Curbside Rate
Annual Adjustment Calculations
Effective Date April 1, 2022
Per Adjustment Summary
Attachment 1
Ukiah Waste Solutions Curbside Rate
Annual Adjustment Calculations
Effective Date April 1, 2022
June 2020 Nov 2021 Index Increase (Decrease)
300.032 313.265 13.233
CPI % Change 4.41%
January 2021 April 2022 Increase (Decrease)
$109.00 $114.50 $5.50
Transfer Station Fee % Change 5.05%
June 2020 Nov 2021 Increase (Decrease)
PRS 90% CPI Jun to Jun 300.032 313.265 13.233 3.97%
CCC 90% CPI Jun to Jun 300.032 313.265 13.233 3.97%
$57.45 $62.01 7.94%
Disposal Fee - Green Waste % Change 7.94%
January 2020 January 2021 Increase (Decrease)
$60,000.00 $60,000.00 $0.00
Landfill Closure Costs % Change 0.00%
January 2020 January 2021 Increase (Decrease)
$10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00
Commercial Oversight Fee % Change 0.00%
Y/E June 2020 Y/E June 2021 Increase (Decrease)
$164,618.85 $167,664.90 $3,046.05
City Franchise Fee 15% City Billing Fee - Residential Customers 3% Recycle Tip Fee June to June
Commercial Oversight Fee Jan to Jan
Landfill Closure Costs Jan to Jan
Mixed Organic Waste Disposal Fee (Disposal - Green Waste) Jan to Jan Transfer Station Fee (Disposal Fees - Garbage) Jan to Jan CPI Bay Area - June to June (Index)
Fuel - June to June (EIA Petroleum & Other Liquids)
See Fuel Cost Adjustment Worksheet
Attachment 1
Effective Date April 1, 2022
Current New
2021 2022 Total Monthly
Service Level Rate Rate Adjustment
Curbside Service
No Service Minimum Charge $ 10.00 $ 10.36 $ 0.36
20 gallon can rate $ 19.97 $ 21.65 $ 1.68
32 gallon can rate $ 21.74 $ 24.39 $ 2.65
68 gallon can rate $ 51.36 $ 55.67 $ 4.31
95 gallon can rate $ 72.36 $ 78.44 $ 6.08
Other combinations - rate per gallon $ 0.85 $ 0.92 $ 0.07 1 yard bin rate $ 153.76 $ 173.44 $ 19.68
1.5 yard bin rate $ 181.68 $ 216.80 $ 35.12
2 yard bin rate $ 242.27 $ 281.84 $ 39.57
3 yard bin rate $ 363.37 $ 411.92 $ 48.55
4 yard bin rate $ 484.49 $ 542.00 $ 57.51
6 yard bin rate $ 726.75 $ 787.80 $ 61.05
Packout Service
20 gallon can rate $ 25.07 $ 27.18 $ 2.11
32 gallon can rate $ 28.46 $ 31.93 $ 3.47
68 gallon can rate $ 66.86 $ 72.48 $ 5.62
95 gallon can rate $ 96.58 $ 104.69 $ 8.11
Other combinations - rate per gallon $ 1.03 $ 1.12 $ 0.09 Remote Area Service
Add to the Packout Service rate. $ 9.49 $ 10.29 $ 0.80
In areas with limited access, an additional fee is charged to fund the costs of special equipment and special handling necessary to provide garbage pickup services. This fee is in addition to the "Packout Service" fee listed in this schedule.
Commercial / Multi-Family Service
20 gallon can rate $ 20.73 $ 22.47 $ 1.74
32 gallon can rate $ 24.12 $ 27.06 $ 2.94
68 gallon can rate $ 57.02 $ 61.81 $ 4.79
95 gallon can rate $ 80.35 $ 87.10 $ 6.75
1 yard bin rate $ 153.76 $ 173.44 $ 19.68
1.5 yard bin rate $ 181.68 $ 216.80 $ 35.12
2 yard bin rate $ 242.27 $ 281.84 $ 39.57
3 yard bin rate $ 363.37 $ 411.92 $ 48.55
4 yard bin rate $ 484.49 $ 542.00 $ 57.51
6 yard bin rate $ 726.75 $ 787.80 $ 61.05
Ukiah Waste Solutions, Inc.
2022 RATE ADJUSTMENT
SUMMARY OF RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR STANDARD SERVICES
Attachment 1
Calculation to adjust fuel costs
Effective Date January 1, 2022
Fuel Revenue Adjustment Worksheet, based on Fuel Index change, June to June UWS Base Year Fuel Index and Cost 3.216 $162,843.06 June 2020 after 5 yr Review - Jan 2021 Annual adjustment based on Fuel Index change, year to year (using example fuel index changes) 2 Fuel index adjustment at Dec 2021 4.776 48.51% $78,995.17 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2022 rate revision $78,995.17 $0.00 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $241,838.23 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 1 - 2022
3 Estimated Fuel index adjustment at June 2022 4.776 48.51% $78,995.17 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2023 rate revision $0.00 $78,995.17 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $241,838.23 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 2 - 2023
4 Estimated Fuel index adjustment at June 2023 4.776 48.51% $78,995.17 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2024 rate revision $0.00 $78,995.17 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $241,838.23 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 3 - 2024
5 Estimated Fuel index adjustment at June 2024 4.776 48.51% $78,995.17 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2025 rate revision $0.00 $78,995.17 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $241,838.23 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 4 - 2025
6 Estimated Fuel index adjustment at June 2025 4.776 48.51% $78,995.17 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2026 rate revision $0.00 $78,995.17 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $241,838.23 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 5 - 2026
Index Change - New
vs. Base Year
Attachment 1
Recycle Charge or Payment
From To Tip / Credit
Zero Point $115.00 $154.99 $0.00
Tip Fee $105.00 $114.99 $15.00
Charge to Customer $95.00 $104.99 $25.00
$85.00 $94.99 $35.00
$75.00 $84.99 $45.00
$74.99 and below $55.00
PMT $155.00 $164.99 $5.00
Payment to Customer $165.00 $174.99 $10.00
$175.00 $184.99 $15.00
$185.00 $194.99 $20.00
$195.00 and up $25.00
Recycling Per Ton TOTAL
2020 Material CMV Tons Tip Fee/Pmt Fee / Pmt
Jul $45.51 315.95 $55.00 $17,377.25
Aug $51.09 303.41 $55.00 $16,687.55
Sep $57.23 306.01 $55.00 $16,830.55
Oct $60.38 265.45 $55.00 $14,599.75
Nov $64.18 255.45 $55.00 $14,049.75
Dec $68.45 285.06 $55.00 $15,678.30
2021
Jan $59.39 248.44 $55.00 $13,664.20
Feb $60.42 242.99 $55.00 $13,364.45
Mar $63.63 271.88 $55.00 $14,953.40
Apr $83.92 276.02 $45.00 $12,420.90
May $83.22 246.94 $45.00 $11,112.30
Jun $97.29 277.06 $25.00 $6,926.50
$167,664.90
Ukiah Waste Solutions Tip Fee or (Credit) Schedule
Market Value Grid
Attachment 1
Effective Date January 1, 2018 Adjustment Adjustment Index Cost Cost/Rev Period Method Used Group
1,2 Fuel Annual 100% of index change eia Ca #2 Diesel Retail all sellers Base Rate as Adjusted Disposal - Solid Waste Time to Time Per TS (SWS) Agreement N/A Pass Through 1,2 Operations (all other costs) Annual 100% of index change CPI - US Cities CPI-U Base Rate as Adjusted 3 Recycle Reduction Annual Per Recycle Agreement Rec Market Value Grid - $5 base Operating Cost Reduction 1,2 Green Waste Disposal $30 / Ton Annual Up to CPI (Contractor Choice) CPI - US Cities CPI-U Base Rate as Adjusted 1,2,8 Food Waste Disposal (Comm) Up to $40 / ton Annual Up to CPI (Contractor Choice) CPI - US Cities CPI-U Base Rate as Adjusted 4 City Franchise Fee 15% Time to Time City Action N/A Pass Through 4 City Bill Fee 3% Time to Time City Action N/A Pass Through 4 City Oversight Fee $10,000.00 Time to Time City Action N/A Pass Through 4 City Landfill Closure Fee $60,000.00 Time to Time City Action N/A Pass Through 6,9 TOTAL NET COST
Notes
1 Agreement should state mutually agreed upon Index if Index becomes unavailable 2 June to June change
3 Recycle Agreement with PRS renewable every 5 years with Base Market Value per mixed ton to provide for Rev sharing with City (reduction of operating costs). 4 Agreement should state initial rate, subject to change by City action 5 Exhibit of calculation to be made part of agreement
6 UWS requests new rate by Aug 15, City approves by Oct 15, Pub Notice given by Nov 1, Adjusted Rate goes into effect following January 1. 7 Agreement must provide for City Flow Control with language that directs flow to contractor facilities when available. 8 FOOD WASTE - UWS will implement a pilot and or full commercial food waste program in place by June 2013 provided proper permits can be obtained Details still to be worked out.
9 Rate change is calced as follows: % annual adjustment X actual prior year (July to June) actual component cost = new funds needed / collection revenue = % adjustment per rate. New cost adj dollars (fuel, disposal, city fees etc..) need to be adjusted for city fees - CPI adj does not.
RE-OPENER - the contract should have a mutual re-opener for other new items Ukiah Waste Solutions Curbside Agreement
Attachment 1
UWS disposal rate for MOW
Effective Date January 1, 2022
Current 2021 Tip Fee $59.13
$59.13
PRS 90% CPI 2021 3.97%
CCC 90% CPI 2021 3.97%
7.94%
MOW Tip Fee 2022 with CPI $63.82
Percentage Increase/Decrease 7.94%
Attachment 1
RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL
Residential Carts 1 - 10*** 11 - 20 21 - 32 33 - 68 69 - 95 Gallons
8.40% 2022 Rates No Service Fee 1x/WK 1x/WK 1x/WK 1x/WK 1x/WK
8.4100% Roadside 10.36 N/A 21.65 24.39 55.67 78.44
12.19% Pack Out* 10.29 N/A 27.18 31.93 72.47 104.69
8.39% Remote** 20.58 N/A 37.47 42.22 82.76 114.98
* Pack Out service is limited to the elderly and disabled who apply directly through Ukiah Waste Solutions @ 707-234-6400. ** The additional charges of Remote service may be required for certain areas with difficult access. *** 10 gallon containers and rates are longer available to new customers effective January 1, 2018. Existing customers with these containers may continue to use them at the 20-gallon cart rate.
Commercial / Multi-Family Carts
2022 Rates 1 - 10*** 11 - 20*** 21 - 32 33 - 68 69 - 95 Gallon
8.39% 1 Can - 1x/WK N/A 22.47 27.06 61.81 87.10
8.40% 1 Can - 2x/WK 60.13 137.57 193.58
12.2% 1 Can - 3x/WK 100.48 210.92 294.70
2 Cans - 1x/WK 60.13 137.57 193.58
*** 10 gallon containers and rates are longer available to new customers effective January 1, 2018. Existing customers with these containers may continue to use them at the 20-gallon cart rate.
Commercial / Multi-Family Bins
Yards Number of pick-ups per week Extra
2022 Rates Dollars / Yard 1x/WK 2x/WK 3x/WK 4x/WK 5x/WK 6x/WK Pick-up
1.0 173.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 40.06
1.5 216.80 433.60 650.40 867.20 1,084.00 1,300.80 50.07
2.0 281.84 563.68 845.52 1,127.36 1,409.20 1,691.04 65.09
3.0 411.92 823.84 1,235.76 1,647.68 2,059.60 2,471.52 95.13
4.0 542.00 1,084.00 1,626.00 2,168.00 2,710.00 3,252.00 125.17
6.0 787.80 1,575.60 2,363.40 3,151.20 3,939.00 4,726.80 181.94 Extra p/u calculated at 1/wk divided by 4.33
Rate
Clean-Up Bins and Boxes 1/1/2022
3.0 Yd 3 day rental 136.27
15.0 Yd 7 day rental 308.77 Plus $114.50 per ton tip fee
20.0 Yd 7 day rental 308.77 Plus $114.50 per ton tip fee
30.0 Yd 7 day rental 308.77 Plus $114.50 per ton tip fee Compactors 308.77 Plus $114.50 per ton tip fee
Rate
Misc Charges 1/1/2022
Bulky Items (appliances, Lg Tires, Furniture etc..) 34.28 Plus tip fee Tires - each - (Automotive or motorcycle) 7.22
Damage Cart Replacement 93.28
Additional Green Waste or R/C Cart 9.19
Extra Residential Pick-up 8.95
Extra Commercial Pick-up 16.70
Compactor Cleaning 402.07
Container Cleaning 144.72
Locking bin, one-time setup fee 45.83 Plus Materials
Replacement Key 16.09
Contamination Fee 45.92
Returned Check Fee 35.00
Roll Off or Bin Extra Day Charge 16.70
Exchange Cart Size 34.43
Enclosure Fee - Unlock/Lock or Pull Out/Put In 12.64
Ukiah Waste Solutions, Inc.
April 1, 2022 Rate Schedule
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Ukiah Waste Solutions, Inc.
Rate Comparison
Jurisdiction 20 Gal 32 Gal 64 Gal 96 Gal 2 Yard 3 Yard 4 Yard 6 Yard City of Ukiah Current 2021 $19.97 $21.74 $51.36 $72.36 $242.27 $363.37 $484.49 $726.75 City of Clearlake $20.46 $24.29 $42.55 $60.77 $291.58 $402.57 $534.86 $805.12 City of Ukiah Rate - Proposed $21.65 $24.39 $55.67 $78.44 $281.84 $411.92 $542.00 $787.80 South Lake Refuse $22.28 $24.40 $48.80 $73.20 $332.38 N/A $664.76 $997.14 Lake County $21.89 $25.11 $50.23 $75.35 $337.36 $506.04 $674.73 $1,012.09 City of Healdsburg $19.67 $26.12 $37.54 $50.99 $420.80 $578.10 $721.30 $921.87 City of Lakeport $17.77 $26.24 N/A $77.18 $359.28 $447.75 N/A N/A City of Cloverdale $20.24 $27.90 $44.06 $57.13 $265.85 $330.35 $390.23 $565.21 City of Willits $16.21 $28.65 $61.77 $77.68 $333.98 $462.05 $579.00 $892.83 Town of Windsor $22.01 $29.26 $45.75 $70.25 $385.03 $549.41 $657.39 $816.84 County of Mendocino Inland WM $26.80 $29.64 $59.41 $89.12 $359.25 $415.03 $491.74 $678.53 County of Mendocino Coastal WM $26.94 $30.09 $60.28 $90.32 $357.41 $434.23 $560.35 N/A City of Santa Rosa $31.24 $35.02 $50.43 $76.38 $464.09 $569.99 $714.56 $971.76 Brooktrails $30.54 $38.04 $58.12 $74.69 $326.42 N/A N/A N/A City of Fort Bragg $24.45 $38.95 $77.91 $116.89 $389.42 $456.98 $712.04 N/A County of Mendocino North SWOW $40.88 $49.93 $68.02 $81.92 $423.86 $542.68 $698.76 $990.84 County of Mendocino South Coast SWOW $41.86 $50.87 $70.80 $85.25 $474.19 $707.75 $1,082.13 $1,408.20 Median (excludes Ukiah) $22.28 $29.26 $54.28 $76.38 $359.25 $462.05 $664.76 $921.87 UWS RATE 2022 vs All Areas 2021
Carts Bins
Attachment 2
COSTS Subject to adjustment Cost Index
Adjustment
Allowed
Operating Costs subject to CPI $2,409,140.74 CPI $ 106,243.11 Fuel $196,025.33 Fuel $ 97,631.75
Disposal - Garbage $830,562.84 Contract rate Pass Through $ 32,973.34 Disposal - Processing $395,960.72 Negotiated Pass Through $ 30,964.13 Disposal - Processing Recycling $204,392.43 Pass Through $ (3,916.08) Pass Through $ -
Maint / Prop Tax $2.36/ton $104,909.29 CPI Pass Through $ 4,626.50 City Rent $10/ton $444,531.05 Lease rate Pass Through $ - City Landfill Fee $14/ton $622,343.47 Set by City Pass Through $ - MSWMA Fee $6.50/ton $288,945.09 Set by City Pass Through $ - Total COSTS Subject to adjustment $5,496,810.96 $ 268,522.75 Adjusted Costs $ 5,765,333.71
Adjustments: $0.00 $ -
Total Adjustments $0.00 $ -
Adjusted Cost $5,496,810.96 $ 268,522.75
Revenue base
Comparison Year Revenue $4,162,780.83
Fuel $97,631.75
Disposal - garbage $32,973.34
Disposal - processing $30,964.13
CPI adjustment $106,243.11
City Landfill Fee $14/ton $0.00
Maint / Prop Tax $2.36/ton $4,626.50
Disposal Processing - Recycling -$3,916.08
$0.00
Revenue change - Contractor $268,522.75 Less: City & MSWMA Fee Adjustments Adjusted revenue $4,431,303.58
Adjusted Revenue Difference $268,522.75
Current Adjustment New
Contractor Rate increase as a percent 6.45% $78.53 $5.07 $83.60 MSWMA Rate increase as a percent 0.00% $6.50 $0.00 $6.50 City Rate increase as a percent 1.87% $24.00 $0.45 $24.45 $109.03 Total Rate $114.55
EFFECTIVE RATE ADJUSTMENT PERCENT 5.06%
Solid Wastes Systems Transfer Station
Effective Date April, 2022
Annual Adjustment Calculations
Using 2020 Year Data
Attachment 2
Solid Wastes Systems Transfer Station
Effective Date April, 2022
Annual Adjustment Calculations
Using 2020 Year Data
Fuel - June to June (EIA Petroleum & Other Liquids)
See Fuel cost adjustment worksheet
CPI Bay Area- June to Nov
June 2020 Nov 2021 Index Increase (Decrease)
300.032 313.265 13.233
CPI % Change 4.41%
Landfill Fee Jan to Jan CPI Jun to Jun CPI Jun to Nov 90% January 2021 January 2022 2020 2021 Increase (Decrease) $ 25.36 $ 26.37 300.032 313.265 13.233 3.97%
Disposal - Garbage Cost % Change 3.97%
Disposal Processing Fee Jan to Jan CPI Jun to Jun CPI Jun to Nov January 2021 January 2022 2020 2021 Increase (Decrease) $ 32.10 $ 34.61 257.797 277.948 20.151
Disposal - Green Waste Cost % Change 7.82%
Transfer Station MSW Tonnage at gate, Year to Year
June 2020 Y/E 2020 Increase (Decrease)
42,800.54 44,453.09 1,652.55
Tonnage % Change 3.86%
City Landfill Fee June to June
January 2021 January 2022 Increase (Decrease)
$ 14.00 $ 14.00 $ 0.00
City Landfill Fee % Change 0.00%
MSWMA Fee June to June
January 2021 January 2022 Increase (Decrease)
$ 6.50 $ 6.50 $ 0.00
MSWMA Fee % Change 0.00%
Recycle Tip Fee June to June
Y/E June 2020 Y/E 2020 Increase (Decrease)
$208,308.51 $204,392.43 -$3,916.08
Rate Review Cost MSW Tons 12 Mo. MSW Tons 9 Mo. Per Ton $15,000.00 44,453.09 33,339.82 $0.45
Retrieved over 9 months (April - Dec 2022)
Worksheet for computing the change in various indexes and factors which comprise the components on which rates are adjusted
Fuel Revenue Adjustment Worksheet, based on Fuel Index change, June to June SWS Base Year Fuel Index and Cost 3.216 $201,261.07 June 2020 after 5 yr Review - Jan 2021 Annual adjustment based on Fuel Index change, year to year (using example fuel index changes) 1 Estimated Fuel index adjustment at Dec 2021 4.776 48.51% $97,631.75 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2022 rate revision $97,631.75 $0.00 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $298,892.82 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 1 - 2022
2 Estimated Fuel index adjustment at June 2022 4.776 48.51% $97,631.75 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2023 rate revision $0.00 $97,631.75 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $298,892.82 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 2 - 2023
3 Estimated Fuel index adjustment at June 2023 4.776 48.51% $97,631.75 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2024 rate revision $0.00 $97,631.75 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $298,892.82 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 3 - 2024
4 Estimated Fuel index adjustment at June 2024 4.776 48.51% $97,631.75 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2025 rate revision $0.00 $97,631.75 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $298,892.82 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 4 - 2025
5 Estimated Fuel index adjustment at June 2025 4.776 48.51% $97,631.75 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2026 rate revision $0.00 $97,631.75 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $298,892.82 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 5 - 2026
Index Change - New
vs. Base Year
Calculated NEW
2022 2022
2021 FA Rate
Item Rate Rate Rounded *
MSW - Ton $109.00 $114.52 $114.50 This rate adjusted by 5.06% (effective rate) MSW - Yard $24.40 $25.70 $25.70 This rate = 24.05% of per ton contractor gate fee PLUS per ton City & MSWMA fees divided by 5.54 (yards / ton) Minimum Gate Fee - MSW Up to 3 cans $12.20 $12.85 $12.85 This rate = MSW Yard fee / 2 Per Can Rate - 32 gallon After 3 cans $4.05 $4.28 $4.30 This rate - Min Gate fee / 3 Green Waste - Ton $51.70 $55.03 $55.05
Green Waste - Yard $7.50 $7.98 $8.00
Minimum Gate Fee - Green Waste $7.40 $7.88 $7.90
Mixed Load - Additional Charge $23.10 $24.59 $24.60
Appliances $12.65 $13.47 $13.45
Oil Filters - Small $0.45 $0.48 $0.50
Oil Filters - Medium $0.80 $0.85 $0.85
Oil Filters - Large $1.10 $1.17 $1.15
Concrete - Ton $81.05 $86.28 $86.30
Dirt - Ton $81.05 $86.28 $86.30 These rates adjusted by 6.45% (contractor rate) Sheetrock - Clean $51.70 $55.03 $55.05
Sheetrock - Dirty $81.05 $86.28 $86.30
Tires - Bicycle $1.45 $1.54 $1.55
Tires - Motorcycle $2.80 $2.98 $3.00
Tires - Passenger Car $4.25 $4.52 $4.50
Tires - Passenger Car with Rim $6.60 $7.03 $7.05
Tires - Truck $9.00 $9.58 $9.60
Tires - Truck with Rim $12.15 $12.93 $12.95
Tires - Tractor 53.40 - 403.90 56.84 - 429.95 56.85 - 429.95 E-Waste - Computers No Charge No Charge No Charge
E-Waste - Monitors No Charge No Charge No Charge
Scrap Metal No Charge No Charge No Charge
* Rates are rounded to the nearest five cents
Transfer Station Rate Schedule
Solid Wastes Systems, Inc.
Effective Date April, 2022
NEW
2022
Rate
Item Rounded *
MSW - Ton $114.50
MSW - Yard $25.70
Minimum Gate Fee - MSW Up to 3 cans $12.85
Per Can Rate - 32 gallon After 3 cans $4.30
Green Waste - Ton $55.05
Green Waste - Yard $8.00
Minimum Gate Fee - Green Waste $7.90
Mixed Load - Additional Charge $24.60
Appliances $13.45
Oil Filters - Small $0.50
Oil Filters - Medium $0.85
Oil Filters - Large $1.15
Concrete - Ton $86.30
Dirt - Ton $86.30
Sheetrock - Clean $55.05
Sheetrock - Dirty $86.30
Tires - Bicycle $1.55
Tires - Motorcycle $3.00
Tires - Passenger Car $4.50
Tires - Passenger Car with Rim $7.05
Tires - Truck $9.60
Tires - Truck with Rim $12.95
Tires - Tractor 56.85 - 429.95
E-Waste - Computers No Charge
E-Waste - Monitors No Charge
Scrap Metal No Charge
* Rates are rounded to the nearest five cents
Solid Wastes Systems, Inc.
Transfer Station Rate Schedule
Effective Date April, 2022
SWS Transfer Station Agreement
Adjustment Adjustment Index Cost
Cost/Rev Period Method Used Group
1,2,4 Construction / Lease $2.36 / MSW ton Annual 100% of index change CPI - US Cities CPI-U Base Rate as Adjusted 3 Construction / Lease $10.00 / MSW ton Time to Time Per City N/A Pass Through 1,2 Fuel Annual 100% of index change eia CA #2 Diesel Retail all sellers Base Rate as Adjusted Disposal - Landfill Time to Time Per Landfill Agreement N/A Pass Through 9 Disposal - Processing Time to Time Per Processor Agreements N/A Pass Through 1,2 Operating Costs Annual 100% of index change CPI - US Cities CPI-U Base Rate as Adjusted Per Ton Contractor Gate
4 City Franchise Fee $2.00 Time to Time Per City N/A Pass Through 4 MSWMA Fee $5.00 Time to Time Per MSWMA N/A Pass Through 6,7,8 TOTAL GATE FEE
Notes
1 Agreement should state mutually agreed upon Index if Index becomes unavailable 2 June to June change
3 Lease rate replaces construction rate January 1, 2017 - $10.00 per ton MSW 4 Part of Construction rate left in gate rate to cover triple net lease costs (adjusts by CPI) starting January 1, 2017. i.e.. Prop tax, Insurance & R&M. 4 Agreement should state initial rate, subject to change by City / MSWMA action 5 Exhibit of calculation to be made part of agreement
6 SWS requests new rate by Aug 15, City approves by Oct 15, Pub Notice given by Nov 1, Adjusted Rate goes into effect following January 1. 7 Per Yard Gate Fee shall be equal to 24.05% of per ton contractor gate fee PLUS per ton City & MSWMA fees divided by 5.54 (MSWMA yards / ton) 8 Rate change is calculated as follows: % annual adjustment X actual prior year (July to June) component cost = new funds needed / total gate revenue = % adjustment to gate rate.
9 Processing contract mutually agreed to with city - i.e. PRS grinding yard rate charged SWS for greenwaste.
City can direct SWS to implement other programs, provided the costs of such programs are covered through increased rates.
SWS CPI Operating Costs
TOTAL Expenses 2020 $5,578,219.35
Less:
Fuel -$196,025.33
Disposal - Garbage -$830,562.84
Disposal - Processing -$395,960.72
Disposal - Recycling -$204,392.43
Maint / Prop Tax $2.36/ton -$104,909.29
City Rent $10/ton -$444,531.05
City Landfill Fee $14/ton -$622,343.47
MSWMA Fee $6.50/ton -$273,224.86
Scrap Metal Cost $0.00
Buyback Recycle Purchase Cost $0.00
Compost / Landscape Cost -$97,128.62
TOTAL CPI Allowed Operating Costs $2,409,140.74
Comparison Year Revenue
Total Revenue $5,617,379.43
Less:
Scrap Metal $0.00
Buyback $0.00
Compost / Landscape -$114,499.22
City Rent $10/ton -$444,531.05
City Landfill Fee $14/ton -$622,343.47
MSWMA Fee $6.50/ton -$273,224.86
Comparison Year Revenue $4,162,780.83
Comparison Year Costs 2020 Index
Increase /
Decrease
Allowed
TOTAL COSTS $4,498,471.74
Less: Fuel Cost $133,120.59 Fuel $78,995.17
Less: Disposal Fees - Garbage $1,245,894.12 SWS TS Gate $62,917.65 Less: Disposal Fees - Mixed Organic Waste $147,429.23 Negotiated $11,705.88 Less: Processing - Recycling $178,638.35 Contract $3,046.05 Less: City Landfill Closure Costs $60,000.00 Set by City $0.00 Less: City Commercial Oversight fee $9,999.96 Set by City $0.00 Collection Costs $2,723,389.49
Change in Franchise Fee & Billing Costs $60,753.56
Collection COSTS Subject to CPI adj. $2,723,389.49 CPI BA $120,101.48 $337,519.79 TOTAL
Total
Revenue base Residential Commercial Roll Off Revenue
27.74% 65.77% 6.49% 100.00%
$1,310,791.27 $3,108,165.75 $306,878.86 $4,725,835.88
2020 Comparison Year Revenue $1,310,791.27 $3,108,165.75 $306,878.86 $4,725,835.88 Fuel Cost $21,910.66 $51,954.85 $5,129.66 $78,995.17
Disposal Fees - MOW $3,246.83 $7,698.92 $760.14 $11,705.89 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Processing - Recycle $844.87 $2,003.38 $197.80 $3,046.05 Landfill closure cost $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Commercial Oversight fee $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other Regulatory & Governmental Costs $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Disposal Fees - Garbage $17,451.28 $41,380.72 $4,085.65 $62,917.65 CPI adjustment $33,312.20 $78,990.32 $7,798.96 $120,101.48 Total before franchise and billing fees $1,387,557.11 $3,290,193.94 $324,851.07 $5,002,602.12 Franchise & Billing Fees $16,851.04 $39,957.41 $3,945.12 $60,753.56 Rate Review Cost (9mo) $20,000.00 $5,547.34 $13,153.93 $1,298.73 $20,000.00 Abatement Recovery (9mo) $39,253.33 $10,887.58 $25,816.78 $2,548.97 $39,253.33 Indexed Adjusted revenue $1,420,843.07 $3,369,122.06 $332,643.89 $5,122,609.02 Indexed 2022 Revenue Adjustment $110,051.80 $260,956.31 $25,765.03 $396,773.14 5 Yr Cost Recovery Adjustment $23,119.20 $81,495.60 $104,614.80 Actual Collected Abatement & Review Cost Adustment ($14,813.33) Adjusted revenue with 5 Yr Cost Recovery $5,212,410.49
Ukiah Waste Solutions Curbside Rate
Annual Adjustment Calculations
Effective Date April 1, 2022
Per Adjustment Summary
Ukiah Waste Solutions Curbside Rate
Annual Adjustment Calculations
Effective Date April 1, 2022
June 2020 Nov 2021 Index Increase (Decrease)
300.032 313.265 13.233
CPI % Change 4.41%
January 2021 April 2022 Increase (Decrease)
$109.00 $114.50 $5.50
Transfer Station Fee % Change 5.05%
June 2020 Nov 2021 Increase (Decrease)
PRS 90% CPI Jun to Jun 300.032 313.265 13.233 3.97%
CCC 90% CPI Jun to Jun 300.032 313.265 13.233 3.97%
$57.45 $62.01 7.94%
Disposal Fee - Green Waste % Change 7.94%
January 2020 January 2021 Increase (Decrease)
$60,000.00 $60,000.00 $0.00
Landfill Closure Costs % Change 0.00%
January 2020 January 2021 Increase (Decrease)
$10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00
Commercial Oversight Fee % Change 0.00%
Y/E June 2020 Y/E June 2021 Increase (Decrease)
$164,618.85 $167,664.90 $3,046.05
City Franchise Fee 15% City Billing Fee - Residential Customers 3% Recycle Tip Fee June to June
Commercial Oversight Fee Jan to Jan
Landfill Closure Costs Jan to Jan
Mixed Organic Waste Disposal Fee (Disposal - Green Waste) Jan to Jan Transfer Station Fee (Disposal Fees - Garbage) Jan to Jan CPI Bay Area - June to June (Index)
Fuel - June to June (EIA Petroleum & Other Liquids)
See Fuel Cost Adjustment Worksheet
Effective Date April 1, 2022
Current New
2021 2022 Total Monthly
Service Level Rate Rate Adjustment
Curbside Service
No Service Minimum Charge $ 10.00 $ 10.36 $ 0.36
20 gallon can rate $ 19.97 $ 21.65 $ 1.68
32 gallon can rate $ 21.74 $ 24.39 $ 2.65
68 gallon can rate $ 51.36 $ 55.67 $ 4.31
95 gallon can rate $ 72.36 $ 78.44 $ 6.08
Other combinations - rate per gallon $ 0.85 $ 0.92 $ 0.07 1 yard bin rate $ 153.76 $ 173.44 $ 19.68
1.5 yard bin rate $ 181.68 $ 216.80 $ 35.12
2 yard bin rate $ 242.27 $ 281.84 $ 39.57
3 yard bin rate $ 363.37 $ 411.92 $ 48.55
4 yard bin rate $ 484.49 $ 542.00 $ 57.51
6 yard bin rate $ 726.75 $ 787.80 $ 61.05
Packout Service
20 gallon can rate $ 25.07 $ 27.18 $ 2.11
32 gallon can rate $ 28.46 $ 31.93 $ 3.47
68 gallon can rate $ 66.86 $ 72.48 $ 5.62
95 gallon can rate $ 96.58 $ 104.69 $ 8.11
Other combinations - rate per gallon $ 1.03 $ 1.12 $ 0.09 Remote Area Service
Add to the Packout Service rate. $ 9.49 $ 10.29 $ 0.80
In areas with limited access, an additional fee is charged to fund the costs of special equipment and special handling necessary to provide garbage pickup services. This fee is in addition to the "Packout Service" fee listed in this schedule.
Commercial / Multi-Family Service
20 gallon can rate $ 20.73 $ 22.47 $ 1.74
32 gallon can rate $ 24.12 $ 27.06 $ 2.94
68 gallon can rate $ 57.02 $ 61.81 $ 4.79
95 gallon can rate $ 80.35 $ 87.10 $ 6.75
1 yard bin rate $ 153.76 $ 173.44 $ 19.68
1.5 yard bin rate $ 181.68 $ 216.80 $ 35.12
2 yard bin rate $ 242.27 $ 281.84 $ 39.57
3 yard bin rate $ 363.37 $ 411.92 $ 48.55
4 yard bin rate $ 484.49 $ 542.00 $ 57.51
6 yard bin rate $ 726.75 $ 787.80 $ 61.05
Ukiah Waste Solutions, Inc.
2022 RATE ADJUSTMENT
SUMMARY OF RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR STANDARD SERVICES
Calculation to adjust fuel costs
Effective Date January 1, 2022
Fuel Revenue Adjustment Worksheet, based on Fuel Index change, June to June UWS Base Year Fuel Index and Cost 3.216 $162,843.06 June 2020 after 5 yr Review - Jan 2021 Annual adjustment based on Fuel Index change, year to year (using example fuel index changes) 2 Fuel index adjustment at Dec 2021 4.776 48.51% $78,995.17 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2022 rate revision $78,995.17 $0.00 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $241,838.23 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 1 - 2022
3 Estimated Fuel index adjustment at June 2022 4.776 48.51% $78,995.17 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2023 rate revision $0.00 $78,995.17 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $241,838.23 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 2 - 2023
4 Estimated Fuel index adjustment at June 2023 4.776 48.51% $78,995.17 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2024 rate revision $0.00 $78,995.17 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $241,838.23 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 3 - 2024
5 Estimated Fuel index adjustment at June 2024 4.776 48.51% $78,995.17 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2025 rate revision $0.00 $78,995.17 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $241,838.23 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 4 - 2025
6 Estimated Fuel index adjustment at June 2025 4.776 48.51% $78,995.17 Plus: Base Year Cost X Index Change Revenue adjustment for January 2026 rate revision $0.00 $78,995.17 Less: Prior Fuel Cost applied to rate $241,838.23 Fuel Cost Allowed Year 5 - 2026
Index Change - New
vs. Base Year
Recycle Charge or Payment
From To Tip / Credit
Zero Point $115.00 $154.99 $0.00
Tip Fee $105.00 $114.99 $15.00
Charge to Customer $95.00 $104.99 $25.00
$85.00 $94.99 $35.00
$75.00 $84.99 $45.00
$74.99 and below $55.00
PMT $155.00 $164.99 $5.00
Payment to Customer $165.00 $174.99 $10.00
$175.00 $184.99 $15.00
$185.00 $194.99 $20.00
$195.00 and up $25.00
Recycling Per Ton TOTAL
2020 Material CMV Tons Tip Fee/Pmt Fee / Pmt
Jul $45.51 315.95 $55.00 $17,377.25
Aug $51.09 303.41 $55.00 $16,687.55
Sep $57.23 306.01 $55.00 $16,830.55
Oct $60.38 265.45 $55.00 $14,599.75
Nov $64.18 255.45 $55.00 $14,049.75
Dec $68.45 285.06 $55.00 $15,678.30
2021
Jan $59.39 248.44 $55.00 $13,664.20
Feb $60.42 242.99 $55.00 $13,364.45
Mar $63.63 271.88 $55.00 $14,953.40
Apr $83.92 276.02 $45.00 $12,420.90
May $83.22 246.94 $45.00 $11,112.30
Jun $97.29 277.06 $25.00 $6,926.50
$167,664.90
Ukiah Waste Solutions Tip Fee or (Credit) Schedule
Market Value Grid
Effective Date January 1, 2018 Adjustment Adjustment Index Cost Cost/Rev Period Method Used Group
1,2 Fuel Annual 100% of index change eia Ca #2 Diesel Retail all sellers Base Rate as Adjusted Disposal - Solid Waste Time to Time Per TS (SWS) Agreement N/A Pass Through 1,2 Operations (all other costs) Annual 100% of index change CPI - US Cities CPI-U Base Rate as Adjusted 3 Recycle Reduction Annual Per Recycle Agreement Rec Market Value Grid - $5 base Operating Cost Reduction 1,2 Green Waste Disposal $30 / Ton Annual Up to CPI (Contractor Choice) CPI - US Cities CPI-U Base Rate as Adjusted 1,2,8 Food Waste Disposal (Comm) Up to $40 / ton Annual Up to CPI (Contractor Choice) CPI - US Cities CPI-U Base Rate as Adjusted 4 City Franchise Fee 15% Time to Time City Action N/A Pass Through 4 City Bill Fee 3% Time to Time City Action N/A Pass Through 4 City Oversight Fee $10,000.00 Time to Time City Action N/A Pass Through 4 City Landfill Closure Fee $60,000.00 Time to Time City Action N/A Pass Through 6,9 TOTAL NET COST
Notes
1 Agreement should state mutually agreed upon Index if Index becomes unavailable 2 June to June change
3 Recycle Agreement with PRS renewable every 5 years with Base Market Value per mixed ton to provide for Rev sharing with City (reduction of operating costs). 4 Agreement should state initial rate, subject to change by City action 5 Exhibit of calculation to be made part of agreement
6 UWS requests new rate by Aug 15, City approves by Oct 15, Pub Notice given by Nov 1, Adjusted Rate goes into effect following January 1. 7 Agreement must provide for City Flow Control with language that directs flow to contractor facilities when available. 8 FOOD WASTE - UWS will implement a pilot and or full commercial food waste program in place by June 2013 provided proper permits can be obtained Details still to be worked out.
9 Rate change is calced as follows: % annual adjustment X actual prior year (July to June) actual component cost = new funds needed / collection revenue = % adjustment per rate. New cost adj dollars (fuel, disposal, city fees etc..) need to be adjusted for city fees - CPI adj does not.
RE-OPENER - the contract should have a mutual re-opener for other new items Ukiah Waste Solutions Curbside Agreement
UWS disposal rate for MOW
Effective Date January 1, 2022
Current 2021 Tip Fee $59.13
$59.13
PRS 90% CPI 2021 3.97%
CCC 90% CPI 2021 3.97%
7.94%
MOW Tip Fee 2022 with CPI $63.82
Percentage Increase/Decrease 7.94%
RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL
Residential Carts 1 - 10*** 11 - 20 21 - 32 33 - 68 69 - 95 Gallons
8.40% 2022 Rates No Service Fee 1x/WK 1x/WK 1x/WK 1x/WK 1x/WK
8.4100% Roadside 10.36 N/A 21.65 24.39 55.67 78.44
12.19% Pack Out* 10.29 N/A 27.18 31.93 72.47 104.69
8.39% Remote** 20.58 N/A 37.47 42.22 82.76 114.98
* Pack Out service is limited to the elderly and disabled who apply directly through Ukiah Waste Solutions @ 707-234-6400. ** The additional charges of Remote service may be required for certain areas with difficult access. *** 10 gallon containers and rates are longer available to new customers effective January 1, 2018. Existing customers with these containers may continue to use them at the 20-gallon cart rate.
Commercial / Multi-Family Carts
2022 Rates 1 - 10*** 11 - 20*** 21 - 32 33 - 68 69 - 95 Gallon
8.39% 1 Can - 1x/WK N/A 22.47 27.06 61.81 87.10
8.40% 1 Can - 2x/WK 60.13 137.57 193.58
12.2% 1 Can - 3x/WK 100.48 210.92 294.70
2 Cans - 1x/WK 60.13 137.57 193.58
*** 10 gallon containers and rates are longer available to new customers effective January 1, 2018. Existing customers with these containers may continue to use them at the 20-gallon cart rate.
Commercial / Multi-Family Bins
Yards Number of pick-ups per week Extra
2022 Rates Dollars / Yard 1x/WK 2x/WK 3x/WK 4x/WK 5x/WK 6x/WK Pick-up
1.0 173.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 40.06
1.5 216.80 433.60 650.40 867.20 1,084.00 1,300.80 50.07
2.0 281.84 563.68 845.52 1,127.36 1,409.20 1,691.04 65.09
3.0 411.92 823.84 1,235.76 1,647.68 2,059.60 2,471.52 95.13
4.0 542.00 1,084.00 1,626.00 2,168.00 2,710.00 3,252.00 125.17
6.0 787.80 1,575.60 2,363.40 3,151.20 3,939.00 4,726.80 181.94 Extra p/u calculated at 1/wk divided by 4.33
Rate
Clean-Up Bins and Boxes 1/1/2022
3.0 Yd 3 day rental 136.27
15.0 Yd 7 day rental 308.77 Plus $114.50 per ton tip fee
20.0 Yd 7 day rental 308.77 Plus $114.50 per ton tip fee
30.0 Yd 7 day rental 308.77 Plus $114.50 per ton tip fee Compactors 308.77 Plus $114.50 per ton tip fee
Rate
Misc Charges 1/1/2022
Bulky Items (appliances, Lg Tires, Furniture etc..) 34.28 Plus tip fee Tires - each - (Automotive or motorcycle) 7.22
Damage Cart Replacement 93.28
Additional Green Waste or R/C Cart 9.19
Extra Residential Pick-up 8.95
Extra Commercial Pick-up 16.70
Compactor Cleaning 402.07
Container Cleaning 144.72
Locking bin, one-time setup fee 45.83 Plus Materials
Replacement Key 16.09
Contamination Fee 45.92
Returned Check Fee 35.00
Roll Off or Bin Extra Day Charge 16.70
Exchange Cart Size 34.43
Enclosure Fee - Unlock/Lock or Pull Out/Put In 12.64
Ukiah Waste Solutions, Inc.
April 1, 2022 Rate Schedule