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Sequoia Ecological Consulting,Inc. Page Final Scope of Work for Environmental Regulatory Compliance& 4 of 14 Habitat Mitigation Services for Stream Maintenance Project October 2022 TASK 3. ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS, MONITORING, AND STAFF TRAINING Sequoia's CDFW-approved qualified biologists and monitors will perform biological surveys and as- needed monitoring annually as-necessary, including nesting bird surveys, monitoring of raptor nests, and plant/vegetation surveys/monitoring, as specified in Section 2.5 of the SAA.As an added value/cost- savings measure, Sequoia has waived all travel costs for Task 3.The level of effort for this task has been refined based on information and work sequencing provided by the City. Work under this task includes: 3.1 Photo-Documentation Point Monitoring Sequoia will establish required photo-documentation points/post-SMP photo-documentation for locations with designated in-water work. In accordance with the HMMP and Project permits (SAA, WQC), Sequoia will develop a photo documentation plan and map. Prior to the start of construction in Year 1, a minimum of 32 photo documentation points will be established at Project sites where in-stream work will be conducted within jurisdictional waters.The points shall be used to track the condition, stability, and re-vegetation at each Project sites pre-and post-construction as well as establishment of native species at the Riparian Enhancement Area and successful control of invasive species at the Invasive Species Management Area.The location and direction of each photo documentation point shall be recorded and mapped using ArcGIS Online technology and will be included in annual maintenance (per WQC) and mitigation monitoring reports. Field effort for photo documentation point monitoring: Includes one (1) 10-hour field event for initial photo documentation point establishment prior to SMP initiation in 2022 and a second event in 2023. Photo point monitoring will occur annually thereafter per permit conditions, concurrently with Habitat Mitigation Monitoring (Task 5) starting in 2024 (monitoring Year 1). The draft photo documentation map (Year 1) is subject to one (1) round of review and edits from the City to select and refine the final photo point locations and/or direction. A photo monitoring log will be included in the annual maintenance and monitoring reports. 3.2 As-Needed Monitoring Sequoia will perform as-needed biological monitoring during maintenance activities.The need for biological monitoring will be determined based on which Project Sites are being worked that year(i.e., the annual work schedule), planned maintenance activities, permit requirements (SAA Measures 2.6.1, 2.8, and 2.9), and pre-construction survey results. Per the SAA,full-time biological monitoring will generally not be needed unless driven by a specific resource concern, work activity,or work occurring at a Project Site with known potential to support special-status species (sites C06, C14, P02, P06). Once maintenance activities begin, the Sequoia QB or BM will coordinate with maintenance crews directly to perform daily pre-activity clearance surveys,