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Impact Mitigation Measure(s) Residual Impact  Success criteria based on the goals and measurable objectives; said criteria to be, at a minimum, at least 80 percent survival of container plants and 30 percent relative cover by vegetation type.  An adaptive management program and remedial measures to address any shortcomings in meeting success criteria.  Notification of completion of compensatory mitigation and agency confirmation.  Contingency measures (initiating procedures, alternative locations for contingency compensatory mitigation, funding mechanism). MM BIO-1(E) Endangered/Threatened Species Habitat Assessments and Protocol Surveys Specific habitat assessments and survey protocols are established for several federally and state endangered or threatened species. If the results of the BRA determine that suitable habitat may be present for any such species, protocol habitat assessments/surveys shall be completed in accordance with CDFW and/or USFWS protocols prior to issuance of any construction permits. If through consultation with the CDFW and/or USFWS it is determined that protocol habitat assessments/surveys are not required, said consultation shall be documented prior to issuance of any construction permits. Each protocol has different survey and timing requirements. The applicants for each project shall be responsible for ensuring they understand the protocol requirements and shall hire a City-approved biologist to conduct protocol surveys. MM BIO-1(F) Endangered/Threatened Species Avoidance and Minimization The habitat requirements of endangered and threatened species are highly variable. The potential impacts from any given project implemented under the Specific Plan are likewise highly variable. However, there are several avoidance and minimization measures that can be applied for a variety of species to reduce the potential for impact, with the final goal of no net loss of the species. The following measures may be applied to aquatic and/or terrestrial species. The City shall select from these measures as appropriate and the project applicant shall be responsible for implementing selected measures.  Ground disturbance shall be limited to the minimum necessary to complete the project. The project limits of disturbance shall be flagged. Areas of special biological concern within or adjacent to the limits of disturbance shall have highly visible orange construction fencing installed between said area and the limits of disturbance.  All projects occurring within/adjacent to aquatic habitats (including riparian habitats and wetlands) shall be completed between April 1 and October 31, if feasible, to avoid impacts to sensitive aquatic species. 71