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RPVCCA_CC_SR_2013_08_06_I_CC_PV_Nature_Preserve_Coastal_Program_Grant_Applicationc OF RANCHO 'PALOS VE.ROES MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: JOEL ROJAS, AICP, U DEVELOPMENT DATE: SUBJECT: REVIEWED: Project Manager: DIRECTOR AUGUST 6, 2013 PALOS VERDES NATURE PRESERVE -LANDOWNER AGREEMENT FOR THE COASTAL PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR ABALONE COVE RESERVE (SUPPORTS 2013 CITY COUNCIL GOAL -TRAIL SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT) CAROLYN LEHR, CITY MANAGER cf}__ Ara Mihranian, AJCP, Deputy Community Development Director RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Authorize the Mayor to execute a Coastal Program Landowner Agreement between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes ("CITY"), the Successor Agency to the Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency ("SA") the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy ("PVPLC"), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ("Service") forgrant funds that support habitat restoration and trail enhancement at Abalone Cove Reserve, a subarea of the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve; and 2. Authorize the City to contribute up to $1000 of Staff work as in-kind services in support of this grant agreement. BACKGROUND The PVPLC is the recipient of grant funds from the California Coastal Conservancy, California Trails and Greenway Foundation, and other organizations for habitat restoration and trail delineation at Abalone Cove Reserve. Aware of the ecological benefits of the grant-funded project awarded to the PVPLC, the Service recently approached the PVPLC with a $10,000 grant (cash and in-kind services) to assist in the funding of the grant work at the Abalone Cove Reserve. However, in order to receive the Service's grant funds, the attached Coastal Program Landowner Agreement (Agreement) is required to be executed I-1 PVNP -COASTAL PROGRAM LANDOWNER AGREEMENT AUGUST 6, 2013 PAGE2 by the SA Board (landowner); the City, which manages the park pursuant to an agreement that was approved by the former Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency; the applicant (PVPLC), and the Service. The City Council is being asked to authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. DISCUSSION The Service has selected this project for grant funding because of the common objective to conserve habitat that benefits federally protected species. As part of the Service's grant requirements, the landowner (SA) is required to execute an Agreement (see attachment) accepting the terms of the grant and participating with the grant applicant (PVPLC) and the Service to complete the conservation project. Additionally, the Agreement states that the landowner will cooperate with the applicant (PVPLC) and the Service in the implementation of the conservation project. Because the City manages the Park, this Agreement also is being pre$ented to the City Council for approval. In summary, the total Project funded by the grants will enhance approximately 18 acres of the Reserve through eradication of non-native invasive plant species and establishment of appropriate native vegetation within 5 acres of the site. The proposed planting will also decrease erosion and sediment movement along the coastal bluffs. Additionally, the Project will reduce human disturbance on plants and wildlife by better delineating authorized trails and closing unauthorized trails pursuant to the Council approved Preserve Trails Plan (PTP). FISCAL IMPACTS If approved by the City Council, according to the itemized costs in the attached Work Plan, the total cost of the conservation project is $127,660 of which the City will be contributing up to $1, 000 as in-kind services (Staff time). The contribution of Staff time is not required by the grant but is an estimate of the value of the Staff time that will be needed to assist with the project. The majority of the project cost is funded by grants including $10,000 provided by the Service. Therefore, no significant cost will be borne by City. ALTERNATIVES As an alternative to the Staff recommendation, the City Council could decline to approve the Agreement, which would mean that the grant would not be awarded. CONCLUSION Based on the information provided herein, Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the Coastal Program Landowner Agreement with the SA, the PVPLC and the Service for grant funds that will be used for habitat restoration and trail enhancement work at the Abalone Cove Reserve and to authorize the contribution of up to $1000.00 of Staff time as in-kind services towards this project. I-2 PVNP -COASTAL PROGRAM LANDOWNER AGREEMENT AUGUST 6, 2013 PAGE3 ATTACHMENT • Coastal Program Landowner Agreement I-3 Award#: Project Name: Habitat Restoration at Abalone Cove Ecological Reserve Award Start Date: August 15, 2013 Award Expiration Date: August 15, 2018 CDFA #: 15.630 COASTAL PROGRAM LANDOWNER AGREEMENT This agreement between the Successor Agency to the Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency (Landowner), the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, which operates Abalone Cove Shoreline Park (City), the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (Cooperator), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is entered into pursuant to authority contained in section 1 of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, 16 U.S.C. 661, and section 7 of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, 16 U.S.C. 3771 et seq. This project was selected for funding because the Landowner, City and Cooperator share a common objective with the Service to conserve habitat for the benefit of Federal trust species, and the project supports priority actions identified in the Pacific Southwest Region Coastal Program Strategic Plan and Strategic Plan for the Coastal Program in Southern California/San Diego Bay. Landowner and City hereby agree to participate with the Service in conducting certain conservation practices on lands owned in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, State of California described as follows: 18 acres of habitat located in the Abalone Cove Reserve between Palos Verdes Drive South and the Pacific Ocean (around 33.738901N and 188.373737W). In signing this agreement, the Landowner and City join as a participant in a wildlife habitat improvement program and grant to the Service and the Cooperator authority to complete the conservation project, or to personally carry out management activities with financial or material support as described in attached Project Work Plan. Any donation of supplies, equipment, or direct payment from the Service to the Landowner and the Cooperator for carrying out the conservation project is also included in the Project Work Plan. The activities conducted pursuant to this agreement are not to replace, supplement or otherwise contribute to any mitigation or compensation that may be required of the Landowner, or other parties, as a result of any mandated requirements. This agreement may be modified at any time by mutual written consent of the parties. It may be terminated by any party upon 30 days advance written notice to the other parties. However, if the Landowner, City or Cooperator terminates the agreement before its expiration, or ifthe Landowner, City or Cooperator should materially default on these commitments, then the Cooperator agrees to reimburse the Service prior to final termination for the prorated costs of all parts of this conservation project placed on the land through this agreement. For these purposes, the total cost of the conservation project to the United States are agreed to be$ 10,000.00. 1 I-4 Landowner: The Landowner guarantees ownership of the above-described land and warrants that there are no outstanding rights which interfere with this Landowner Agreement. The Landowner will notify the Service of planned or pending changes in ownership. A change of ownership shall not change the terms of this agreement. The agreement shall be in effect on the described land for the period of the agreement. The Landowner retains all responsibility for taxes, assessments, and damage claims. The Landowner agrees to allow access (with advance notice) to the Service to implement the project described in the work plan, and to monitor project success. At the end of the agreement term, the conservation project will become the sole property and complete responsibility of Landowner and the City. There shall be no obligation to any of the agencies of the agreement after the term of the agreement has expired. The Cooperator will be responsible for securing any necessary permits. Technical advice and support will be provided by participating agencies in the application for the permit(s). The Landowner, the City and Cooperator agree to identify the Service's contribution to the project during public presentations, reports, or other information published about the project, as appropriate. Service: The Service will provide ongoing technical assistance throughout the entire agreement term to support any actions needed to ensure that the project functions as intended. The Service, its agents, or assignees reserve the right to enter the land at reasonable times for Landowner's habitat management purposes and to inspect completed work. The Service assumes no liability for damage or injury other than that caused by its own negligence, on the above acreage. The Service does not assume jurisdiction over the premises by this agreement. The Service is prohibited by law from making obligations that exceed available funds and, therefore, the Service can do only that work which is funded. In the event funds are not available to do the conservation project work within the period of time or in the manner prescribed in the special provisions, the Service will advise the Landowner and the City of that fact. Spatial Information Sharing: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, permission must be obtained from the Landowner before any personal information can be released. The only information that can be shared is payment information that is authorized by law. Therefore, Landowner consent is requested to allow for sharing of spatial information about this project 2 I-5 solely with conservation cooperators providing technical or financial assistance with the restoration, enhancement or management of fish and wildlife habitat. I, the Landowner, consent to having spatial information about this project shared with other conservation cooperators D D I, the Landowner, do NOT wish to have any spatial information about this project shared with other conservation cooperators 3 I-6 PROJECT WORK PLAN Award#: Project Name: Habitat Restoration at Abalone Cove Ecological Reserve Award Start Date: August 15, 2013 Award Expiration Date: August 15, 2018 CDFA #: 15.630 The conservation project described below is agreed to by the Successor Agency to the Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency (Landowner), the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (Cooperator), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) in a Landowner Agreement and is effective as of the date oflast signature. Please do not initiate any work until we notify you that all project compliance has been completed. PLANNED WORK The Service Coastal Program Biologist will provide technical assistance to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (Cooperator), the City and Landowner throughout the entire project term to support any actions needed to ensure that the project functions as intended. Implementation of the project will be memorialized with a Landowner Agreement through signature of this Work Plan by Landowner, the City, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, and the Service. The Project Manager(s) will work with the Coastal Program Biologist to secure the Landowner Agreement. Project Manager/Cooperator: Danielle LeFer, Ph.D. Conservation Director Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy 916 Silver Spur Road Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 310-541-7613 x 203 dlefer@pvplc.org Coastal Program Biologist Carolyn Lieberman Landowner: Joel Rojas Community Development Director City of Rancho Palos Verdes 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 310-544-5298 joelr@rpv.com Coastal Program Coordinator for Southern California U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 21 77 Salk A venue, Suite 250 Carlsbad, California 92008 (760) 431-9440 ext 240 Carolyn_ Lieberman@fws.gov PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project is located within the Abalone Cove Reserve (Reserve) which is part of the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve (PVNP) located in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, California (Figure 1 ). The PVNP is managed by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC). The Abalone Cove Reserve is located along the southern shoreline of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. 4 I-7 IJ JI Abalone Cove Ecological Reserve CJ NCCP Limits ft 0111-=1.:11100.0 -==2::1.000 V Feet Figure 1. Palos Verdes Nature Preserve (identified as NCCP Limits) and the Abalone Cove Reserve. 1. Purpose and Need 5 I-8 The Abalone Cove Reserve is an important coastal ecological reserve for the Los Angeles Region. It supports rare native habitats such as southern coastal bluff scrub, coastal sage scrub and coastal cactus scrub. Several rare coastal species have been documented within the Reserve, including rare coastal plants (Suaeda taxifolia, Dudleya virens, Aphanisma blittoides, Atriplex pacifica, Lycium brevipes var hassei), the federally threatened coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica), and declining coastal cactus wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus). Encroachment by several species of non-native invasive plants is threatening the ecological health of the native vegetation on the bluffs in the Abalone Cove Reserve (Figure 2). The PVPLC has identified two areas within the Abalone Cove Reserve that are dominated by non- native invasive plants species. Most notable are crystalline iceplant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum), black mustard (Brassica nigra), fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), and acacia (Acacia cyclops). The fragmented habitat in the proposed restoration locations limits wildlife use and provides opportunity for the further spread and establishment of invasive weed species. The project will enhance 18 acres of the Reserve through eradication of non-native invasive plant species and establishment of appropriate native vegetation within 5 acres (Figure 2). The restoration will expand available habitat for the coastal California gnatcatcher, and the coastal cactus wren; increase numbers of sensitive plant species (Suaeda taxifolia, Atriplex pacifica, Lycium brevipes var hassei; Dudleya virens, Aphanisma blittoides), remove invasive plant species; and decrease erosion and sediment movement along bluffs (Figure 2). The project will reduce the impact of human disturbance on plants and wildlife by clearly defining authorized trails, such as the California Coastal Trail, and closing unauthorized and unsustainable trails. The project is consistent with the recently approved Preserve Trails Plan which establishes official trails and closes unsustainable or redundant trails within the PVNP. The project will close unauthorized trails through fencing or blockages, signage, community outreach, and establishing native habitat in the footprint of the closed trails. Closing steep, unsustainable trails will also reduce erosion and sediment movement into the ocean. The restored area will increase trail users' appreciation of native habitat, and enhance visitors' experience in the Reserve. Other activities consistent with the intent of the project may be conducted as part of the project as deemed appropriate by the Coastal Program Biologist. 6 I-9 ~Abalone Cove Ecolog<~al Roserw Restoration Areas §Area 1 Coastal Sage .:.~rub and Coasi~· 81ull $t:n.io Arae 2 Co~~1al Sagfl 3crub Araa 3· MllCf.ld Co;1_~1e1 S<:rut, Figure 2. Proposed project area within the Abalone Cove Reserve. The orange polygon depicts the entire project area. The numbered polygons depict targeted areas for habitat restoration that are currently infested with non-native invasive plant species. 2. Goals and Objectives The project will restore native coastal sage scrub, coastal bluff scrub, and mixed coastal scrub thereby providing contiguous native habitat within 18 acres that is resistant to the invasion of invasive weed species and provides increased nesting, cover and foraging opportunities for wildlife. In addition to these broad goals, the project will include the following site-specific objectives: • Restore 5 acres of coastal sage scrub habitat, coastal bluff scrub, and mixed coastal scrub thereby reducing fragmentation of native habitat currently inhabited by coastal California gnatcatcher; • Stop encroachment of plant species listed by the California Invasive Plant Council as invasive and high priority: fennel, black mustard, and acacia; • Increase the number of California gnatcatchers and cactus wrens, and recovery ability; • Increase the number of rare plants ( dudleya, aphanisma, saltscale ); • Provide increased habitat for the rare southern California rufous-crowned sparrow (California Fish and Game Watch List), also found at the Abalone Cove Reserve; • Promote ecological functions, erosion control, and water filtration. • Promote stewardship of native habitats, a land ethic, and increased ecological appreciation and understanding through participation in restoration activities by the community, Peninsula High School HERO club members, Eagle Scouts, Marymount College service learning students, elementary school students, and college interns. • Provide employment skills training for youth in the Los Angeles Conservation Corps and the Americorps. 7 I-10 3. Methods The Habitat Restoration Plan for the Abalone Cove Reserve in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, dated June 2013 (Restoration Plan), provides a detailed methodology for the habitat restoration. The habitat restoration program consists of site preparation (primarily removal of non-native plant species), native planting/seeding, supplemental watering, maintenance, and monitoring (Table 1 ). A brief summary of the restoration activities is provided below. Table 1: Restoration Project Activities and Schedule Activity Timeframe Site Clearing Spring and Summer Invasive weed species control and grow-kill cycle Spring and Summer Installation of supplemental watering system* Summer Planting container stock Fall and Early Winter Seed application Fall and Early Winter Monitoring and maintenance To begin upon successful installation of container plants *Supplemental watering system may not be installed if supplemental watering is conducted using a watering truck. Site preparation will consist of removal of non-native invasive plants with a combination of chemical and mechanical treatment conducted during the spring and summer. A grow-and-kill methodology will be used thereafter by removing non-native invasive plants that emerge after rain events. Coastal sage scrub, coastal bluff scrub, and mixed coastal scrub will be established in different locations as shown in Figure 2. Establishing native target vegetation will focus on the installation of container plants. A native seed mix will be applied as a supplemental measure to increase cover and density. With the exception of the mixed coastal scrub, the intent is to have only appropriate native plant species in the restoration area. The area identified as mixed coastal scrub will retain existing pine trees over 5 feet tall to retain the character of the site and maintain some of the existing hiking experiences for the community. Plant materials include container stock and seed of coastal scrub species, as indicated in the plant palettes provided in Tables 2-4 in the Restoration Plan. As much as feasible, the container plants will be grown at the PVPLC nursery from native seed collected on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. PVPLC will collect available seed from the Peninsula for application at the restoration site. If some species cannot be grown as container stock or local seed is not available for collection, the planting palettes may be adjusted, or another source may be used for acquiring locally sourced plant materials. Planting of container stock and application of seed will occur at the onset of the rainy season or soon thereafter (November through February) to take advantage of seasonal rainfall patterns and most appropriate growing season temperatures. To aid in plant establishment, either or both an arylamide copolymer (e.g., Terra-Sorb Hydrogel) that improves moisture surrounding the rootball or a time release moisture source (e.g., DriWater) may be installed with the container plants. 8 I-11 Erosion control, such as the installation of sandbags, fiber rolls, silt fencing, and/or erosion control matting may be used to control erosion until target vegetation becomes established. No erosion control devices that contain seed from non-native plants will be used. Once target vegetation is established, erosion control consisting of non-organic material (i.e., plastic) will be removed from the site. Maintenance will be conducted until installed native vegetation is fully established, approximately three years. Maintenance will include removal of non-native invasive plants species, supplemental watering, supplemental planting, trash removal and erosion control as necessary. The PVPLC will conduct inspections quarterly to identify and direct necessary maintenance activities. Supplemental irrigation will be provided for the first year after installation to help the container plants become established. Watering would be conducted using a hose connected to a watering truck. Watering would likely be conducted every 3-4 weeks during the dry season and more frequently.immediately after installation if natural rainfall does not provide adequate moisture. It is anticipated that all supplemental irrigation will be completed around 3 years after vegetation is established. If irrigation systems are installed, they will be removed once plants are established. Performance standards include minimum coverage of native vegetation communities for three years as shown in Table 2. Annual qualitative assessments will be conducted through visual analysis of the restoration area to assess vegetation development, weed presence, and plant establishment. Representative photographs of the restoration site from stationary photo points will be taken annually. Table 2: Performance standards for Percent Cover of Native Species within the Restoration Areas Year Coastal Sa2e Scrub Coastal Bluff Scrub Mixed Coastal Scrub* Year 1 >10% >10% >10% Year2 >20% >20% >15% Year3 >40% >30% >20% *Percent cover totals exclude cover of pine trees. 4. Measures to Minimize Impacts to Sensitive SpeCies No special-status wildlife or plant species have been documented within the specific areas identified for restoration. However, coastal California gnatcatcher, cactus wren, and five special- status plants species have been documented nearby (Figure 3). Furthermore, the Abalone Cove Reserve is within designated critical habitat for the coastal California gnatcatcher. While the project will ultimately benefit special status species by reducing degradation of existing habitat and expanding native habitat, there is the potential that project activities (e.g., weed removal, watering, maintenance) could disturb nesting birds when conducted during the breeding season. To avoid and minimize potential adverse impacts, the project will incorporate the following minimization measures: A. When removal of weeds is conducted during the bird nesting season (February 15- September 15), pre-construction nesting surveys will be conducted by a qualified biologist within the work area, associated access routes, and within a 100 foot buffer to 9 I-12 these areas to determine locations of nesting activity. Pre-construction surveys will consist of three survey days over a one-week period, including one survey within three days of work. If nesting activity is detected, then all work must occur outside of a 100- foot avoidance buffer/barrier zone to attenuate noise surrounding each nest or as approved by the Service. No birds shall be disturbed or taken. Noise levels should not exceed 65 dBA Leq within the buffer zone. The buffer zones and noise limits will be implemented until the nestlings fledge. The status of the nest will be monitored, and a report with recommendations will be submitted to the Wildlife Agencies for review prior to discontinuing the noise limits and nest buffers. B. Prior to on-the-ground activities, PVPLC will provide an education program to all personnel and volunteers associated with project activities. The education program will describe 1) the potential presence of sensitive birds, plants, and their habitats, 2) the requirements and boundaries of the project (e.g., areas delineated on maps and by flags or fencing), 3) the importance of complying with avoidance and minimization measures, 4) environmentally responsible construction practices, 5) identification of sensitive resource areas in the field, and 6) problem reporting and resolution methods. Figure 3. Location of vegetation communities and species status species located within Abalone Cove Reserve. 10 I-13 ITEMIZED COSTS The Service's investment of $10,000 is being leveraged by cash and in-kind services from other partners valued at $117,660 (Tables 3 and 4). Partners are contributing funding for site preparation, planting, post-planting maintenance and monitoring, and signage. The Service's funding will primarily be used for post-planting maintenance. Table 3. Project Budget: Estimated costs for each project task, contributing funding sources, and estimated timeline for task implementation. Other Funds (NFWF, Task Task Applicant's Coastal California FWS Total Time line Number Funding Conservancy Trails and Cost Greenways foundation, RPV) Project 1,000 3,360 $4,360 1 management, permitting, reporting Site 1,000 10,800 6,400 $18,200 June 2 preparation 2013- (includes in Nov. kind) 2013 Plant 18,280 40,200 20,800 $79,280 propagation 3 and June installation 2013- (includes in Jan. kind) 2014 Post-2,000 13,320 10,000 $25,320 installation 4 maintenance, Jan. weed-control 2014- and Mar. irrigation 2015 Sign 500 $500 5 development and Mar. installation 2015 TOTAL $22,280 $68,180 $27,200 $10,000 $127,660 11 I-14 Table 4. Funding breakdown for Service funds. Task Hours Rate Post-installation maintenance, weed-control and irrigation Stewardship Manager Stewardship Technicians Total CONTRIBUTIONS Service City (in-kind) PVPLC (funds) 35 402 PVPLC (in kind, volunteers) 33 22 Total $ 1,155 $ 8,844 $ 9,999 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (funds) Coastal Conservancy (funds) Time line Jan. 2014- Mar. 2015 California Trails and Greenways Foundation (funds) $ 10,000 $ 1,000 $ 5,000 $ 17,280 $ 25,200 $ 68,180 $ 1,000 Total$ 127,660 *We cannot guarantee leveraged funds from other partners for the project. The Service and Cooperator only guarantee their respective contributions. Payment Requests: The Cooperator will coordinate with the Coastal Program Biologist when they plan to drawdown in ASAP for their habitat restoration work. The Cooperator shall provide the Coastal Program documentation substantiating the amount of the payment request. Such documentation includes: 1) A brief narrative describing the work accomplished during the billing period, 2) A table breaking down the amount requested as it relates to the itemized costs identified in the Project Work Plan, and 3) Copies of documentation (e.g., invoices and receipts) substantiating the requested payment amount. When the project or substantial phase of your project is complete, the Coastal Program Biologist will inspect the project and certify that it was completed in accordance with the work plan. After the project is inspected and certified to be complete, the Coastal Program Biologist will assist the Cooperator in receiving final payment. Project Progress and Financial Reports: The Cooperator will submit annual project progress reports and financial reports for the duration of the agreement with the Service. The reports are due on August 15th of each year and at project close-out. The Coastal Program Biologist will assist, as needed, with the required reports for the project. 12 I-15 Progress reports shall include: a. The name of the recipient, the project title, the cooperative agreement number, and period of time covered by the report. b. A summary of significant activities for the period, including a comparison of actual accomplishments with the established goals and objectives for the reporting period. Significant activities reported may include acres of habitat treated, number of plants planted, number of community events conducted, etc ... c. A summary of the project's benefits to the community, such as number and type of jobs created or supported, businesses supported (e.g., contractors, surveyors, nurseries, etc.), and local industries that benefitted (e.g., active and passive wildlife recreation, tourism, commercial and recreational fishing, etc.) from the project. c. A summary of anticipated schedule of activities and results for the upcoming reporting period. d. Summary of existing expenditures for the project that distinguishes between all contributing sources of funding and in-kind contributions as they relate to the itemized costs identified in the Project Workplan. e. Supplemental documentation such as maps and photographs documenting project implementation, and copies of monitoring reports, outreach materials, summaries of data collected, etc ... Financial reports shall include the submittal of a SF425. Susan Brooks, Chair of the Successor Agency to the Date Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency (Landowner) Susan Brooks, Mayor Date City of Rancho Palos Verdes Andrea Vona, Executive Director Date Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (Cooperator) Carolyn Lieberman, Coastal Program Biologist Date U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Carrie Thompson, R8 Chief of Habitat Restoration Date U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 13 I-16