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7.1 MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM Biological Resources Table 7.1 -continued Timing or Person/ Frequency Monitoring Agency of Impact Mitigation Measure Requirements Responsible' Monitoring= 4.13-1(f) Alternative. In lieu of setting aside acreage on-site as Submittal of deed SJCCDD SP described in 4.13-1(a) above, off-site mitigation could be restrictions for off-site Applicant considered. providing the new site meets the following location. criteria: 1) represents a wildlife corridor connecting the Byron-Marsh Creek area with the west Tracy area and containing alfalfa, irrigated pasture, and alkali sink in similar proportions to the project site: 2) abuts river/riparian zone: 3) contains feeding perches: 4) has roosting and nesting sites nearby: and 5) is undisturbed by noisy human activities. This arca would be subject to the management and enhancement J plan described above, but tailored to fit the specifics of the chosen site. 4.13-2 'Ihe project would block the 4.13-2(a) A wildlife corridor should be developed and maintained Review/approve DPG: SP and PC movement of most terrestrial along the entire length of Mountain House Creek through restoration plan SJCCDD species listed in Appendix 10.16 the project site. The width of the corridor should be a prepared by a qualified between the eastern base of the minimum of 100 feet on each side of the cmek measured biologist. Altamont Hills and the Delta- from the centerline of the creek. farmland region to the cast. "Ilmc creek bed should be cleaned of silt and enhanced through the construction of occasional pool areas. The buffer zone should be planted with riparian vegetation, including native riparian trees such as Fremont cottonwood. sycamore, and willow. 4.13-2(h) Hiking and bike paths for this area should be placed on the Verification at SP SJCCDD SP outer edge of the riparian zone, and human access into the stage. zone should be discouraged through the use of unobstructive fencing and informative signs. 4.13-2(c) Streets crossing this corridor should be minimized and Verification at SP S.ICC'DD SP designed to allow for free movement of wildlife which may stage. use the corridor. 4.13-2(d) A habitat monitoring plan for the restored corridor should Annual/every five yeah S.ICCDD: SP: O be developed and implemented for the first five years of its review of monitoring DG existence to ensure the successful establishment of the program. On-site riparian vegetation complex and to assign responsibility for verification. maintenance.