HomeMy WebLinkAboutFwd_ EXTERNAL_ Re_ _EXTERNAL_ Re_ Canyon Loop Trail Improvement Project CAGN (3)CAUTION: This message originated outside of our City of Diamond Bar network.
**Please exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders.**
Final email
Ryan Winkleman
Senior Biologist/Project Manager
949-533-0918
This email was sent from my phone. If you need to immediately reach me, please call the number above.
________________________________
From: Kershek, Lauren <lauren_kershek@fws.gov>
Sent: Monday, November 7, 2022 12:05:56 PM
To: Winkleman, Ryan <Ryan.Winkleman@mbakerintl.com>
Cc: Snyder, Jonathan <Jonathan_d_Snyder@fws.gov>; Ryan Wright <RWright@DiamondBarCA.Gov>; Greg Gubman <GGubman@DiamondBarCA.Gov>; Ashimine, Alan <aashimine@mbakerintl.com>; Roberts,
Carol <carol_a_roberts@fws.gov>
Subject: Re: EXTERNAL: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Canyon Loop Trail Improvement Project CAGN
Hi Ryan,
We have no objections to using the roller since it will not increase the project's anticipated impacts. We don't mind at all if you want to check with us on any minor changes, but in
general we will not object to activities that will not increase impacts or extend construction into the gnatcatcher breeding season. Thank you again for coordinating on this project.
Lauren Kershek (she, her, hers)
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
2177 Salk Ave, Ste 250
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760)431-9440 x208*
*I am working mostly from home and infrequently checking my office voicemail. Email is the best way to reach me if you'd like to schedule a call or meeting.
________________________________
From: Winkleman, Ryan <Ryan.Winkleman@mbakerintl.com>
Sent: Monday, November 7, 2022 10:57 AM
To: Kershek, Lauren <lauren_kershek@fws.gov>; Roberts, Carol <carol_a_roberts@fws.gov>
Cc: Snyder, Jonathan <Jonathan_d_Snyder@fws.gov>; Ryan Wright <RWright@DiamondBarCA.Gov>; Greg Gubman <GGubman@DiamondBarCA.Gov>; Ashimine, Alan <aashimine@mbakerintl.com>
Subject: RE: EXTERNAL: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Canyon Loop Trail Improvement Project CAGN
Hi Lauren et al.,
With the rain this week, the contractor on this project is asking to temporarily bring in a roller to take advantage of the moisture and compact the soils on the trail before work continues
again later in the week. It is 47 inches wide, which is narrower than the intended trail width of 60 inches. This would not result in any new vegetation impacts and would be restricted
only to the existing dirt trail, and the contractor would still only be able to have one piece of equipment actively constructing at a time, i.e. if he’s compacting the trail with the
roller, the skid-steer and mini excavator would not be in use.
Please let me know if USFWS has any objections to the temporary use of the roller, otherwise we will let him know that he can bring it in after the rains to compact the trail and then
go back to normal operation again once compaction has been completed.
Also, if you would rather not be informed of small changes like this that aren’t increasing the overall impacts of the project, please let me know! I am just making sure that the Service
is staying informed so that there aren’t any surprises or misunderstandings.
Thanks very much.
Ryan Winkleman | Project Manager/Senior Biologist/Certified Senior Ecologist
5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 500 | Santa Ana, CA 92707 | [O] 949-330-4115 | [M] (949) 533-0918
ryan.winkleman@mbakerintl.com | www.mbakerintl.com <https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mbakerintl.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7CRyan.Winkleman%40mbakerintl.com%7Cdee5b50b3a
464c58eaea08dac0fb7f2e%7C4e1ee3db4df64142b7b9bec15f171ca4%7C0%7C0%7C638034483652360477%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata
=iIKa9dvuivoPOqBrjE1JMkGtdlOoVc14YO%2BMacfAhfE%3D&reserved=0> <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fmbakerintl.com%2fmedia%2f5024%2fs21_f_061907_icons.jpg&c=E,1,2ebFNWMVFjwb5dQ5Y4T
6GLS2j2AsVN2Yq3cUJasZttb0mGtyU14lxAW1FH5byE3XnoUi9sInn-mvH9qNEysyApBUY2F2djfZCIXbXu--XvQAxxQA3l7QvksU1g,,&typo=1>
From: Kershek, Lauren <lauren_kershek@fws.gov>
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2022 12:46 PM
To: Winkleman, Ryan <Ryan.Winkleman@mbakerintl.com>; Roberts, Carol <carol_a_roberts@fws.gov>
Cc: Snyder, Jonathan <Jonathan_d_Snyder@fws.gov>; Ryan Wright <RWright@DiamondBarCA.Gov>; Greg Gubman <GGubman@DiamondBarCA.Gov>; Ashimine, Alan <aashimine@mbakerintl.com>
Subject: Re: EXTERNAL: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Canyon Loop Trail Improvement Project CAGN
Hi Ryan,
We have no objections provided the additional equipment won't increase the projected impacts that we previously evaluated for this project. Thank you for your continued coordination.
Lauren Kershek (she, her, hers)
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
2177 Salk Ave, Ste 250
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760)431-9440 x208*
*I am working mostly from home and infrequently checking my office voicemail. Email is the best way to reach me if you'd like to schedule a call or meeting.
________________________________
From: Winkleman, Ryan <Ryan.Winkleman@mbakerintl.com <mailto:Ryan.Winkleman@mbakerintl.com> >
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2022 11:23 AM
To: Roberts, Carol <carol_a_roberts@fws.gov <mailto:carol_a_roberts@fws.gov> >
Cc: Snyder, Jonathan <Jonathan_d_Snyder@fws.gov <mailto:Jonathan_d_Snyder@fws.gov> >; Kershek, Lauren <lauren_kershek@fws.gov <mailto:lauren_kershek@fws.gov> >; Ryan Wright <RWright@DiamondBarCA.Gov
<mailto:RWright@DiamondBarCA.Gov> >; Greg Gubman <GGubman@DiamondBarCA.Gov <mailto:GGubman@DiamondBarCA.Gov> >; Ashimine, Alan <aashimine@mbakerintl.com <mailto:aashimine@mbakerintl.com>
>
Subject: Re: EXTERNAL: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Canyon Loop Trail Improvement Project CAGN
Hello Carol,
The Canyon Loop Trail Improvement Project in Diamond Bar has now begun. The contractor has a foot crew and a Bobcat skid-steer loader to assist with the necessary vegetation removal
for the trail widening.
The contractor is now also requesting to use a mini excavator in order to help smooth bumpier parts of the trail as well for gabion wall construction. The mini excavator is 68" wide,
comparable in size to the Bobcat. We had previously specified in my letter to you that only one piece of equipment would be used on the project. He has agreed to, if granted permission,
only using one piece of equipment on the trail at a time (either the Bobcat or the mini excavator but not both).
Is USFWS okay with this concession and allowing the additional piece of equipment as long as only one is in active use on the trail at any given time?
Thank you!
Ryan Winkleman
Senior Biologist/Project Manager
949-533-0918
This email was sent from my phone. If you need to immediately reach me, please call the number above.
________________________________
From: Roberts, Carol <carol_a_roberts@fws.gov <mailto:carol_a_roberts@fws.gov> >
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 5:10:35 PM
To: Winkleman, Ryan <Ryan.Winkleman@mbakerintl.com <mailto:Ryan.Winkleman@mbakerintl.com> >
Cc: Snyder, Jonathan <Jonathan_d_Snyder@fws.gov <mailto:Jonathan_d_Snyder@fws.gov> >; Kershek, Lauren <lauren_kershek@fws.gov <mailto:lauren_kershek@fws.gov> >; Ryan Wright <RWright@DiamondBarCA.Gov
<mailto:RWright@DiamondBarCA.Gov> >; Ashimine, Alan <aashimine@mbakerintl.com <mailto:aashimine@mbakerintl.com> >; Greg Gubman <GGubman@DiamondBarCA.Gov <mailto:GGubman@DiamondBarCA.Gov>
>
Subject: EXTERNAL: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Canyon Loop Trail Improvement Project CAGN
In Reply Refer to: FWS-LA-2022-0071105
Ryan,
Please accept my apologies for the delay in responding to your request We have reviewed the City of Diamond Bar's proposal as presented in your July 22, 2022, letter. The information
provided therein included: project description, survey results, and avoidance and minimization measures. Because the work will be done outside the breeding season, will involve very
narrow zones of disturbance, and will be distributed across the territories of three coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica; gnatcatcher) territories, we
agree that the project is not likely to result in impacts that would warrant an Incidental Take Permit for the gnatcatcher.
We appreciate the City's willingness to offset impacts to coast prickly pear scrub at a ratio of 5:1, resulting in a total of 0.250 acres to be mitigated onsite. This will benefit the
gnatcatcher and the cactus wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus), which was also identified as using the site. However, as specified in your letter, a total of 0.187 acre of gnatcatcher
habitat will be impacted in the course of the planned activities. The Service recommends that this loss be offset at a 2:1 ratio, for a total of 0.374 acres of coastal sage scrub. Because
it is clear from the territory mapping that the gnatcatchers are using the coast prickly pear scrub, that 0.250 acres of mitigation can be counted towards the 0.374-acre recommended
offset for gnatcatchers. The remaining offset needed to achieve the 2:1 ratio would therefore be 0.124 acres of coastal sage scrub. There appear to be ample opportunities within the
context of the site to achieve this goal. We would be happy to coordinate with you on appropriate plants to use for this purpose.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on the project.
Sincerely,
-Carol (she, her, hers)
Carol A. Roberts, Division Supervisor
Environmental Contaminants/Federal Projects/ESA Sec 7 & 10
Collateral Duty Safety Officer
Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office
2177 Salk Avenue, Suite 250, Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-431-9440, ext. 271 [Please note: we are on extended telework, so the mobile phone below is best.]
24-hour Emergency Spill Response Mobile Phone 760-607-9768
________________________________
From: Winkleman, Ryan <Ryan.Winkleman@mbakerintl.com <mailto:Ryan.Winkleman@mbakerintl.com> >
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 11:42
To: Roberts, Carol <carol_a_roberts@fws.gov <mailto:carol_a_roberts@fws.gov> >
Cc: Snyder, Jonathan <Jonathan_d_Snyder@fws.gov <mailto:Jonathan_d_Snyder@fws.gov> >; Kershek, Lauren <lauren_kershek@fws.gov <mailto:lauren_kershek@fws.gov> >; Ryan Wright <RWright@DiamondBarCA.Gov
<mailto:RWright@DiamondBarCA.Gov> >; Ashimine, Alan <aashimine@mbakerintl.com <mailto:aashimine@mbakerintl.com> >; Greg Gubman <GGubman@DiamondBarCA.Gov <mailto:GGubman@DiamondBarCA.Gov>
>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Canyon Loop Trail Improvement Project CAGN
This email has been received from outside of DOI - Use caution before clicking on links, opening attachments, or responding.
Hi Carol,
Just checking to make sure you received this and to see if you had any questions. Thank you!
Ryan Winkleman
Senior Biologist/Project Manager
949-533-0918
This email was sent from my phone. If you need to immediately reach me, please call the number above.
________________________________
From: Winkleman, Ryan
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2022 2:42:56 PM
To: Roberts, Carol <carol_a_roberts@fws.gov <mailto:carol_a_roberts@fws.gov> >
Cc: jonathan_d_snyder@fws.gov <mailto:jonathan_d_snyder@fws.gov> <jonathan_d_snyder@fws.gov <mailto:jonathan_d_snyder@fws.gov> >; lauren_kershek@fws.gov <mailto:lauren_kershek@fws.gov>
<lauren_kershek@fws.gov <mailto:lauren_kershek@fws.gov> >; Ryan Wright <RWright@DiamondBarCA.Gov <mailto:RWright@DiamondBarCA.Gov> >; Greg Gubman <GGubman@DiamondBarCA.Gov <mailto:GGubman@DiamondBa
rCA.Gov> >; Ashimine, Alan <aashimine@mbakerintl.com <mailto:aashimine@mbakerintl.com> >
Subject: Canyon Loop Trail Improvement Project CAGN
Hello Carol,
As we have previously discussed and met about, please find attached a memo for you to evaluate the potential impacts on California Gnatcatchers from the Canyon Loop Trail Improvement
Project in the City of Diamond Bar. Although gnatcatchers are known to be present in the area, it is our belief that the project’s avoidance and minimization strategy and proposed habitat
mitigation outweigh the otherwise relatively minimal effects that the project may have on the species, and that the net effects do not rise to the level of the project requiring an
Incidental Take Permit to proceed.
If you have any questions or want to meet with me again, please don’t hesitate to let me know.
Otherwise we look forward to your response. Thank you!
Ryan Winkleman | Project Manager/Senior Biologist/Certified Senior Ecologist
5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 500 | Santa Ana, CA 92707 | [O] 949-330-4115 | [M] (949) 533-0918
ryan.winkleman@mbakerintl.com <mailto:ryan.winkleman@mbakerintl.com> | www.mbakerintl.com <https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mbakerintl.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7CRyan
.Winkleman%40mbakerintl.com%7Cdee5b50b3a464c58eaea08dac0fb7f2e%7C4e1ee3db4df64142b7b9bec15f171ca4%7C0%7C0%7C638034483652360477%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1h
aWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iIKa9dvuivoPOqBrjE1JMkGtdlOoVc14YO%2BMacfAhfE%3D&reserved=0> <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fmbakerintl.com%2fmedia%2f5024%2fs21_f_06
1907_icons.jpg&c=E,1,3Pr_ZOmyL9-T8Gjj1FNPOpu_4swOugKXGPg5L45GCdK-VBITPuWt77GxokqKntxPZj9vTlAlGPuyCQ-xZ6yIFstRvX3Ft7xgfh--PMF3P61TxRxWPGhCoked&typo=1>
2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XTFSphLdWTIKWGfmbUKkAnNHJBGW3HSnroYvYCU7QMw%3D&reserved=0> <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fmbakerintl.com%2fmedia%
2f5024%2fs21_f_061907_icons.jpg&c=E,1,Nh7Cp864OThYOr1UYVgsJ9oowlFIrp0LdUm7dlzOpPtnnOgnu4mZob3h-OtfZg5otZ5qbOiHV7dSoEhz0H2IMCYtazWJZ4d-nt575fQzQS01&typo=1>
52fliquidfiles.adams-streeter.com%252fmessage%252fPbdBHXJ8JQRebfgzVkuDvT%26c%3DE%2C1%2C-w8-mYuAalCH_mCm5-9trU9qj99d2egwfborHlk372K8ZznuXPrtgaG4MWdiCn33_cFqr5ZlfFVLouaii7jkOThjPw8NWafgeaZgvuozbu4os4gM
_PucwUC0IKd9%26typo%3D1&data=05%7C01%7CRyan.Winkleman%40mbakerintl.com%7C57a15f064c0449b7e0a008da4e1efc7f%7C4e1ee3db4df64142b7b9bec15f171ca4%7C0%7C0%7C637908193932384813%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8e
yJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ijQjLctWiRvRC5Ya8I0KiezvDOJShLrd2%2B12lZiqsQo%3D&reserved=0>>
This email or download link can be forwarded to anyone.
The attachments are available until: Friday, 22 July.
Message ID: PbdBHXJ8JQRebfgzVkuDvT
From: Khoon Tan <KTan@adams-streeter.com<mailto:KTan@adams-streeter.com>>
Sent: Monday, June 6, 2022 4:09 PM
To: Jeff Otley <JOtley@adams-streeter.com<mailto:JOtley@adams-streeter.com>>
Cc: Mo Abadi <MAbadi@adams-streeter.com<mailto:MAbadi@adams-streeter.com>>
Subject: Loop Canyon, Diamond Bar
Importance: High
Hi Jeff,
MBI needs our CAD files to pull coordinates from for their environmental work so when you get a chance tomorrow morning, could you please do a pack and go of the CAD files and email
that over to Dick and copy me, thanks. BTW, the project is going to council for bid authorization tomorrow so it's finally happening.
Thanks,
Khoon
----------
This email has been scanned for spam and viruses by Proofpoint Essentials. Visit the following link to report this email as spam:
https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus1.proofpointessentials.com%2Findex01.php%3Fmod_id%3D11%26mod_option%3Dlogitem%26mail_id%3D1655214662-9ZZZq4-7o1nD%26r_address%3Dkta
n%2540adams-streeter.com%26report%3D1&data=05%7C01%7CRyan.Winkleman%40mbakerintl.com%7C57a15f064c0449b7e0a008da4e1efc7f%7C4e1ee3db4df64142b7b9bec15f171ca4%7C0%7C0%7C637908193932384813%7CUnknown%7
CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XmffE4DOEsamWbIFL5Ezf1fo35t%2BPJree1WAzWOOQLA%3D&reserved=0