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Facts in Support of the Finding: s discussed in Section III.F of the The potential for impacts on the greater western mastiff bat i EIR. The measures above are designed to mitigate impacts on the greater western mastiff bat. o.'Potential Impacts on Burrowing Owls Potential Significant Impact(F.15): Implementation of the project could result in significant adverse impacts to burrowing owls if burrowing owls are present in the areas of suitable habitat. Finding: Based upon the analysis in the EIR,pre-construction surveys,and participation in the SJMSCP, or avoidance and mitigation,buffer zones, relocation,execution of a Mitigation Agreement with the California Department of Fish and Game,and monitoring and habitat replacement if needed will make impacts on burrowing owls less than significant. The following mitigation measures will mitigate these impacts to below a level of significance. Mitigation Measures (Impact F.15): (a) The project sponsors or the SJMSCP JPA should fund and conduct pre-construction surveys for burrowing owls in all ruderal and non-native grassland habitats within the project site. Surveys should be conducted as recommended in the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation(CDFG 1995) and as otherwise prescribed in the Burrowing Owl Survey Protocol and Mitigation Guidelines (BOC 1993). If burrowing owl are observed during surveys, the extent of burrowing owl habitat on the project site would be delineated by a qualified ornithologist. Avoidance and mitigation would be pursuant to new guidelines provided by CDFG and/or as specified by the SJMSCP. (b)If the project sponsor elects not to participate in the SJMSCP, then mitigation measures shall be implemented as noted below: Impacts to burrowing owl individuals or nest sites during the breeding season (February I to August 31) are considered "take" by CDFG. If there are construction activities proposed during the owl breeding season, and if burrowing owls are observed on or within 250feet of the project site duringpre-construction surveys, a 250 footprotective buffer would be established around the owls. The buffer would be protected by placement of a barrier(construction fence) that would remain in place for the duration of the breeding season. If the burrowing owl habitat would be implemented by the project, and it would be necessary to relocate owls, a burrowing owl habitat mitigationplan would also be prepared and submitted to CDFG. A Mitigation Agreement(MA) that would legally bind the applicant to the conditions of the mitigation plan should be executed between CDFG and the applicant. 36