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Impact Mitigation Measure(s) Residual Impact <br />the entire segment disturbance area plus a 200-foot buffer around the site. If active <br />nests are located, all construction work shall be conducted outside a buffer zone <br />from the nest to be determined by the City-approved biologist. The buffer shall be a <br />minimum of 50 feet for non-raptor bird species and at least 150 feet for raptor <br />species. Larger buffers may be required depending upon the status of the nest and <br />the construction activities occurring in the vicinity of the nest. The buffer area(s) shall <br />be closed to all construction personnel and equipment until the adults and young are <br />no longer reliant on the nest site. A City-approved biologist shall confirm that <br />breeding/nesting is completed and young have fledged the nest prior to removal of <br />the buffer. A report of these preconstruction nesting bird surveys shall be submitted <br />by the project applicant to the City to document compliance within 30 days of its <br />completion. <br />MM BIO-1(I) Worker Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP) <br />If potential impacts to special status species are identified by the BRA, prior to <br />initiation of construction activities (including staging and mobilization), all personnel <br />associated with project construction shall attend WEAP training, conducted by a City- <br />approved biologist, to aid workers in recognizing special status resources that may <br />occur in the Specific Plan Area. The specifics of this program shall include <br />identification of the sensitive species and habitats, a description of the regulatory <br />status and general ecological characteristics of sensitive resources, and review of the <br />limits of construction and mitigation measures required to reduce impacts to <br />biological resources within the work area. A fact sheet conveying this information <br />shall also be prepared for distribution to all contractors, their employers, and other <br />personnel involved with construction of the project. All employees shall sign a form <br />documenting provided by the trainer indicating they have attended the WEAP and <br />understand the information presented to them. The form shall be submitted to the <br />City to document compliance. <br />MM BIO-1(J) Invasive Weed Prevention and Management Program <br />Prior to start of construction for projects occurring within or adjacent to sensitive <br />habitats, as determined by the BRA, an Invasive Weed Prevention and Management <br />Program shall be developed by a City-approved biologist to prevent invasion of <br />native habitat by non-native plant species. A list of target species shall be included, <br />along with measures for early detection and eradication. All disturbed areas shall be <br />hydroseeded with a mix of locally native species upon completion of work in those <br />areas. In areas where construction is ongoing, hydroseeding shall occur where no <br />construction activities have occurred within six (6) weeks since ground disturbing <br />activities ceased. If exotic species invade these areas prior to hydroseeding, weed <br />removal shall occur in consultation with a City-approved biologist and in accordance <br />with the restoration plan. Landscape species shall not include noxious, invasive, <br />75