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Environmental Checklist
<br />Biological Resources
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<br />Final Initial Study – Negative Declaration 37
<br />policies related to protected species. As such, the CAP 2.0 would not have a substantial adverse
<br />effect on special-status wildlife species. Therefore, the CAP 2.0 would result in a less-than-
<br />significant impact related to special-status wildlife species.
<br />b. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive
<br />natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the
<br />California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
<br />c. Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not
<br />limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological
<br />interruption, or other means?
<br />The CAP 2.0 would not involve land use or zoning changes but would instead promote sustainable
<br />infrastructure development and redevelopment within urbanized areas of the City. According to the
<br />Pleasanton General Plan Open Space and Conservation Element as well as Water Element, there are
<br />a number of arroyos in the City that provide riparian corridors. These include Arroyo del Valle,
<br />Arroyo Mocho, and Arroyo de la Laguna, as well as several smaller riparian corridors. Other special
<br />habitat resources in Pleasanton include wetlands, lakes, rivers, and streams. The Pleasanton General
<br />Plan Conservation and Open Space Element contains Goal 2 and Goal 5 to conserve existing open
<br />space and sensitive habitats and the native species that rely on them. In addition, the Pleasanton
<br />General Plan Water Element contains Goal 2 to preserve the health of water courses, riparian
<br />corridors, and wetlands.35, 36
<br />The CAP 2.0 strategies and actions would generally apply to the urbanized areas of the City, with
<br />little application to parks, open spaces area, or other locations where riparian and wetland habitat is
<br />located. CAP 2.0 Strategy NS-1 and Action P13 facilitate the implementation of an urban forest
<br />master plan to increase trees throughout Pleasanton, which aligns with Pleasanton General Plan
<br />goals related to habitat and greenspace conservation. Likewise, CAP 2.0 Action S8 seeks to increase
<br />green stormwater infrastructure throughout Pleasanton, including low-impact development (LID)
<br />strategies such as bioswales, rain catchment basins, and green roofs, that would improve
<br />stormwater management and water quality within the City. In addition, future CAP 2.0-related
<br />projects would be required to adhere to City development regulations and Pleasanton General Plan
<br />policies, including the City of Pleasanton Tree Preservation Ordinance, to retain urban forestry and
<br />minimize environmental impacts. In addition, the location and details of future CAP 2.0 projects
<br />would be reviewed for consistency with applicable local, regional, and State regulations related to
<br />sensitive habitat prior to approval. As such, the CAP 2.0 would not have a substantial adverse effect
<br />on riparian habitat or sensitive natural community, such as wetlands. Therefore, the CAP 2.0 would
<br />have a less-than-significant impact related to sensitive natural plant communities.
<br />d. Would the project interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory
<br />fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
<br />impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
<br />The CAP 2.0 would not involve land use or zoning changes but would instead promote sustainable
<br />infrastructure development and redevelopment within urbanized portions of the City. As a policy
<br />document, the CAP 2.0 would not result in direct impacts related to interference with species
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<br />35 Pleasanton, City of. 2009. Pleasanton General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element. Available:
<br /><https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23910>. Accessed October 7, 2021
<br />36 Pleasanton, City of. 2009. Pleasanton General Plan Water Element. Available:
<br /><https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23911>. Accessed October 8, 2021
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