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S J C O G, Inc. <br /> 555 East Weber Avenue • Stockton,CA 95202 • (209)235-0574 • Email: boyd�sgo��r� <br /> San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation &Open Space Plan(SJMSCP) <br /> SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LOCAL JURISDICTION(RTLJ) <br /> ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG,Inc. <br /> To: Francisco Prado,San Joaquin County,Community Development Department <br /> From: Laurel Boyd, SJCOG, Inc. Phone: (209)235-0574 Email: Boyd@sjcog.org <br /> Date: June 9,2026 <br /> Local Jurisdiction Project Title: PA-2600157(TE),PA-2200149(SA) <br /> Assessor Parcel Number(s): 250-100-15 <br /> Local Jurisdiction Project Number: PA-2600157(TE),PA-2200149(SA) <br /> Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use: Unknown <br /> Habitat Types to be Disturbed: Agricultural Habitat Land <br /> Species Impact Findings: Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist. <br /> Dear Mr. Prado: <br /> SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed the project referral for PA-2600157(TE),PA-2200149(SA). This project consists of a Time Extension <br /> application for a previously approved Administrative No. PA-2200149 for a heavy equipment rental and storage yard constructed in 2 <br /> phases over 5 years. Phase 1 to include a 1,440 square-foot building and storage equipment outdoors. Phase 2,with permits issued <br /> within 5 years,to include a 20,000 square-foot shop which will be used for the maintenance of equipment and additional parking. There <br /> is an existing approved operable vehicle storage facility that will continue to operate on site. The project site will utilize well for water, <br /> septic for sewer,and natural drainage for storm water. The project site is at the northwest corner of S. Bird Road and W. Lovely Road, <br /> Tracy(APN/Address: 250-100-15/23751 S.Bird Road,Tracy). <br /> San Joaquin County is a signatory to San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan <br /> (SJMSCP). Participation in the SJMSCP satisfies requirements of both the state and federal endangered species acts, <br /> and ensures that the impacts are mitigated below a level of significance in compliance with the California Environmental <br /> Quality Act (CEQA). The LOCAL JURISDICTION retains responsibility for ensuring that the appropriate Incidental Take <br /> Minimization Measure are property implemented and monitored and that appropriate fees are paid in compliance with the <br /> SJMSCP. Although participation in the SJMSCP is voluntary, Local Jurisdiction/Lead Agencies should be aware that if <br /> project applicants choose against participating in the SJMSCP, they will be required to provide alternative mitigation in an <br /> amount and kind equal to that provided in the SJMSCP. <br /> This Project is subject to the SJMSCP. This can be up to a 30 day process and it is recommended that the project <br /> applicant contact SJMSCP staff as early as possible. It is also recommended that the project applicant obtain an <br /> information package. http://lwww.5jcog.org <br /> Please contact SJMSCP staff regarding completing the following steps to satisfy SJMSCP requirements: <br /> ■ Schedule a SJMSCP Biologist to perform a pre-construction survey prior to any ground disturbance <br /> • SJMSCP Incidental take Minimization Measures and mitigation requirement: <br /> 1. Incidental Take Minimization Measures(ITMMs)will be issued to the project and must be signed by the project applicant prior to any <br /> ground disturbance but no later than six(6)months from receipt of the ITMMs. If ITMMs are not signed within six months,the applicant <br /> must reapply for SJMSCP Coverage. Upon receipt of signed ITMMs from project applicant,SJCOG,Inc.staff will sign the ITMMs. This <br /> is the effective date of the ITMMs. <br /> 2. Under no circumstance shall ground disturbance occur without compliance and satisfaction of the ITMMs. <br /> 3. Upon issuance of fully executed ITMMs and prior to any ground disturbance,the project applicant must: <br /> a. Post a bond for payment of the applicable SJMSCP fee covering the entirety of the project acreage being covered(the bond <br /> should be valid for no longer than a 6 month period);or <br /> b. Pay the appropriate SJMSCP fee for the entirety of the project acreage being covered;or <br /> C. Dedicate land in-lieu of fees,either as conservation easements or fee title;or <br /> d. Purchase approved mitigation bank credits. <br /> 4. Within 6 months from the effective date of the ITMMs or issuance of a building permit,whichever occurs first,the project applicant must: <br />