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on a Conservation Strategy, which deals with all the different special status species and <br />some focal species for this part of the County. He stated that it was agreed to that for <br />this species, the migration ratio should be 5:1. He noted that this could change but that <br />this was the agreement among all the agencies, including the Fish and Wildlife Service, <br />the California Department of Fish and Game, and all the local agencies who are parties <br />to the Conservation Strategy. He indicated that the 5:1 ratio is a marked increase from <br />what has been traditionally the mitigation ratio for this type of species. He added that <br />the final product is due to come out in about a month. <br />THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. <br />Chair Olson inquired what is the impact of the 1:1 ratio vs. the 5:1 ratio.He stated that <br />the biologist indicated that the measures that were taken along the Arroyo had been <br />quite successful. <br />Mr. Dolan stated that basis for the biologist’s recommendation is not only the relative <br />scarcity of the plant but also the unique situation for this piece of property where <br />mitigation for that species has already occurred as part of a previous project. <br />Mr. Roush indicated the Commission may wish to recommend to the City Council that <br />the Council consider a higher ratio. <br />Commissioner Blank stated that it was his understanding that the County would buy <br />1.7 acres. He inquired if the City could ask the County to purchase more. <br />Mr. Roush replied that what he is saying is that if the Planning Commission feels that it <br />would be a better policy to adopt a higher ratio, it could make that as part of its <br />recommendation to the City Council. <br />Commissioner O’Connor inquired if staff had any guesstimate of how much an extra six <br />or seven acres of that type of mitigation would cost. <br />Mr. Dolan replied that staff does not have that information. <br />Commissioner Pentin noted that page 12 of the staff report talks about the new <br />soundwall and inquired if the funding for that soundwall is in addition to the $1.5 million <br />provided for off-site improvements. <br />Ms. Giffin said yes. <br />Commissioner Pentin inquired if that should be included in Exhibit G under No. 6. <br />Mr. Roush indicated that it is on page 59 of the redlined version. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, May 26, 2010 Page 22 of 27 <br /> <br />