Agmt 2001 Environmental Science Associates

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TASK 4: "OPERATIONS MANUAL" AND ON-CALL SERVICES As the SLSM and its associated areas (the Citation Marsh) evolve from a regulatory compliance exercise to fully functioning, permanent city amenities, acheck-list of necessary monitoring activities and explicit responses would be a useful format for a guide to future managers of the area. The marshlands comprise a complex and multi- faceted program that combines ecology and hydrology with marina maintenance, endangered species protection and public recreation. The continuity of City staff cannot be assured, and there should be a central set of procedures that are explained in sufficient detail so that any competent manager can implement them to ensure the proper performance of the many aspects of the program. Beginning with check list, ESA would create an "Operations Manual" for SLSM. Additional information on contingency planning, roles and responsibilities, contact phone numbers, and even accounting and reporting procedures would be provided in a clear, straightforward text. Where appropriate, the Operations Manual would reference back to the other documents, regulatory and analytical, that have been prepared for the project(s). Lastly, since the beginning of our involvement with SLSM, we have provided the City with a variety of services not directly related to our assigned tasks, e.g. examining ground squirrel densities, responding to public comments on the marsh, and monitoring tide gate settings. Under Task 4, we would continue these services on a time-and materials basis. One area of expanded function we had discussed. with the City was to develop an interpretive program for the marsh, including determining sign locations and themes, preparing an educational videotape for local schools, and leading "docent"-type tours. San Leandro Shoreline Marshlands 4 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES Ongoing Biological Assessment And Managcmenl Services Submitlul f]ale: f,)ecember 17, 2000