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Administrative Draft Environmental Impact Report Gill Medical Center Project northern canal buffer for possible stormwater retention development and, landscape plantings to buffer agricultural activities north of the canal, could result in burrowing owl mortality which would be considered a significant impact. With implementation of Mitigation Measures 4.6-1a, 4.6-1b and 4.6-1h, impacts to burrowing owl would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated. Mitigation Measures 4.6-1a: Conduct Environmental Awareness Training for Construction Personnel. Before any construction work occurs on the Project site, including grading, tree and/or vegetation removal (clear and grub), the County shall retain a qualified biologist (familiar with the resources in the area) to conduct a mandatory contractor/worker environmental awareness training for construction personnel. The awareness training will be provided to all construction personnel (contractors and subcontractors) prior to beginning construction to brief them on the need to avoid effects on sensitive biological resources adjacent to construction areas and the penalties for not complying with applicable state and federal laws and permit requirements.The biologist will inform all construction personnel about the life history and habitat requirements of special-status species with potential for occurrence onsite, the importance of maintaining habitat, and the terms and conditions of required permit conditions.The environmental training will also cover general restrictions and guidelines that must be followed by all construction personnel to reduce or avoid effects on sensitive biological resources during project construction. Timing/Implementation: Prior to construction Monitoring/Enforcement: County of San Joaquin Planning/Development Services Division 4.6-1 b: Install Fencing and/or Flagging to Protect Sensitive Biological Resources. Prior to construction,the construction contractor shall install high-visibility orange construction fencing and/or flagging, as appropriate, along the perimeter of the work area when adjacent to Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) (e.g., special-status species habitat, and active bird nests, native oaks, and surface water features). The County will ensure that the final construction plans show known locations where fencing will be installed (such as along the Woodbridge Irrigation Canal southern bank).The plans shall also define how to locate appropriate ESA fencing which shall include all locations identified on the plans and additional locations identified by a qualified biologist as part of an initial field walk with the lead contractor.This may result in identification of ESAs within the northern buffer that require protection (based on final planting and drainage plans).The contractor shall ensure ESA fencing is maintained throughout the duration of the construction period. If the fencing is removed, damaged, or otherwise compromised during the construction period, construction activities shall cease until the fencing is repaired or replaced.The project's special provisions package shall provide clear language regarding acceptable fencing material and prohibited construction-related Biological Resources 4.6-34 October 2021