for feral cats to prevent feral cat colonies from establishing and to prevent the attraction of other predatory wildlife such as red fox, raccoon, or opossums. Such restrictions shall be monitored by a property owners association, which shall have the right to impose fines for violation of this requirement.
- If a buffer cannot be accommodated between development and habitat areas, cyclone fencing with vinyl slats (or an equivalent screening barrier) at a minimum height of three feet for screening shall be installed outside of wetland habitat and between any preserved wetland or open water habitat and all residential or commercial development. Appropriate native vegetation shall be planted both inside and outside of the fence to provide further screening. This fencing would provide a barrier to exclude cats, dogs, and other household pets, which are not effectively deterred by buffers.
- If control of rodent populations in open space areas becomes necessary trapping and use of non-poisonous methods will be utilized. Any rodent control actions would be coordinated and documented with the County Health department.
- An education program for residents shall be developed including posted interpretive signs and informational materials regarding the sensitivity of preserved habitats, the dangers of unleashed domestic animals in this area. Such restrictions shall be monitored by a property owners association, which shall have the right to impose fines for violation of the pet policy. Such information shall be provided in the vicinity of onsite marshes where public access is provided.
[See page 5-150 for the original comment] The analysis of seiche hazards is presented on pages 4.H-38 and 4.H-40 of the Draft EIR. No seiche waves have been recorded in the San Francisco Bay despite a history of substantial earthquakes in the past. Seismic hazards including groundshaking hazards and potential failure of the landfill cap is addressed in the Draft EIR on page 4.E-38. See also Master Response 12 regarding seismic safety.
[See page 5-150 for the original comment] The Draft EIR analyzes the public services impacts of development on the Baylands as required by CEQA. Applicable regulations pertaining to fire, police and other public services are listed in the Regulatory Setting of Section 4.L, Public Services. Because the purpose of CEQA is to address physical impacts to the environment, the Draft EIR’s evaluation of public services, such as police, fire, schools, and libraries, focuses on the physical impacts of any new or improved facilities that would be required as the result of proposed Baylands development. Emergency access is addressed on page 4.N-150 of the Draft EIR. As discussed in Response BBCAG-316, Mitigation Measure 4.H-4a has been revised to ensure adequate emergency roadway access to the Baylands in the event of a 100-year flood.