CHAPTER 7 CONSERVATION MORENO VALLEY GENERAL
CHAPTER 7 - CONSERVATION7.CONSERVATION ELEMENT7.1BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES7.1.1BackgroundMORENO VALLEY GENERAL PLAN(Salsola kali).The native habitats within the study areahave undergone considerable modificationover the years. The majority of the valleyfloor was cultivated in the past, whichresulted in the removal of native plants.Introduced grasses became establishedwhen cultivation ended. Introduced grassesand native plant and wildlife species wereprogressively removed as the areaurbanized. Animal species currently foundin urbanized areas are limited to thosecapable of adapting to living in closeproximity to man.Many of the species that once inhabited thevalley remain in nearby natural areas.There are several such areas within oradjacent to the planning area.The SanJacinto Wildlife Area, located at thesoutheast corner of the planning area wasestablished in 1983.This 12,000-acrewildlife preserve is noted its diversity ofmigratory birds. There are three additionallarge areas where natural habitat is retainedin public ownership: Lake Perris RecreationArea, adjacent to the southern city limits,Norton Younglove Park, east of the citylimits, and the Box Springs Mountain Park,located northwest of the city limits. Aconsiderable amount natural habitat is inprivate ownership in the hillsides situated atthe northern and eastern end of theplanning area.Due to wide variations in soil types, terrain,and micro-climates, several different plantcommunities occur.Grasslands arepredominant in the undeveloped portions ofthe valley floor. Unless cultivated, theycontain grasses, annuals, shrubs, andthistle, including foxtail grass (Hordeum),cheatgrass (Bromus), mustards (Brassica),lupines (Lupinus), and Russian thistleAnother plant community within the studyarea is the Chamise Chaparral, found onsteep northerly slopes within the study area.Chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum) is thedominant member of this community. Othercommon plants in this zone includewhitehorn brush (Ceanothus crassifolius),sugar sumac (Rhus ovata), yucca (Yuccawhipplei), and black sage (Salvia mellifera).The third common plant community foundwithin the study area is Coastal Sage Scrub,generally found on hillsides. Coastal sagebrush (Artemesia californica) is thedominant species on the north slopes whileBrittlebrush (Encelia farinosa) dominatesthe south facing slopes. Other speciescommonly associated with this zone are:black sage (Salvia mellifera), white sage(Salvia apiana), Yucca (Yucca shidigera),sugar sumac (Rhus ovata) and Californiabuckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum).Coastal sage scrub vegetationSprings and drainage courses supportwater-oriented, riparian species.Theyinclude elderberry (Sambucus mexicanus),sunflower (Helianthus), willows (Salix),mulefat (Baccharis viminalis), horseweed(Conyza coulteri), and wild rhubarb (Rumexhymenosepalum).The larger drainagecourses also support sycamore andcottonwood trees.Page 7-1July 11, 2006
CHAPTER 7 - CONSERVATIONMORENO VALLEY GENERAL PLANListed species are protected under thefederal Endangered Species Act and/or theCalifornia Endangered Species Act. It isunlawful to harm an endangered orthreatened species or to damage the habitatthat it occupies. As such, development ofproperty occupied by listed species issubject to serious obstacles.Riparian vegetationAccording to the California Department ofFish and Game, there is no record of anyplant that has been given Federal or Statestatus as endangered, threatened, or rarewithin the study area.However, theabsence of listed plants does not mean thatthey do not exist within the study area, onlythat no occurrence data has been entered inthe database.The wide variations in topography andvegetation within the undeveloped portionsof the study area resulted in a rich diversityof wildlife species.Mammals includeanimals such as mule deer can be found inthe Box Springs Mountains and in theBadlands.Large carnivores, such ascoyotes, bobcats, badgers, and gray foxalso exist in the undeveloped portions of thestudy area. Opossums, raccoons, skunks,cottontail rabbits and many rodent speciesare common to the study area.A wide variety of reptiles are found in thestudy area. Well over one hundred speciesof birds, including owls, hawks and otherbirds of prey, can be seen at various timesthroughout the year, either as residents orduring migration periods.According to the California Department ofFish and Game's Natural Diversity DataBase (NDDB), there are recordedoccurrencesofspecieslistedasendangered or threatened within the studyarea as well as potentially listed species.The listed species include the Stephens'kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi), theCalifornia gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica)and the Least bells vireo (Vireo bellipusilus).The potentially listed speciesinclude the Orange Throated whiptail, theSan Diego horned lizard and the Shortnosed pocket mouse. The absence ofcertain species from the Natural DiversityData Base does not mean that they do notexist within the study area, only that nooccurrence data had been entered in thedatabase.The Stephen’s kangaroo rat (SKR), a smallnocturnal rodent related to the squirrelfamily, is listed as an endangered speciesunder federal law and threatened understate law. It prefers sparse cover andrelatively level or gently sloping coastalsage scrub and adjoining grasses.Development of habitat occupied by theSKR is allowed pursuant to permits from theU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and theCalifornia Department of Fish and Game.Permits were issued to the RiversideCounty Habitat Conservation Agency(RCHCA), an agency formed by severaljurisdictions within western RiversideCounty, including Moreno Valley.Thepermits require the RCHCA to implement along-term habitat conservation plan (HCP)for the conservation of SKR habitat withinfive core reserves.The California gnatcatcher is a small graysongbird that prefers coastal sage scrubplant communities. It can also be found inother plant communities adjacent to sagescrub habitat. The California gnatcatcherPage 7-2July 11, 2006
CHAPTER 7 - CONSERVATIONMORENO VALLEY GENERAL PLANwas listed as a threatened federal speciesin 1993.The least bells vireo is an insectivorous birdlisted as a state and federal endangeredspecies. It is a summer resident of denseriparian habitats in Central and SouthernCalifornia and thought to winter in Mexico.Riparian portions of San Timoteo Canyon inthe northeastern corner of the study areaare considered suitable habitat for the leastbells vireo.7.1.2Issues and OpportunitiesFuture urban development will result in theloss of natural vegetation and wildlifehabitats as development spreads over thevalley floor and into the surrounding hills.The vegetative and wildlife communitiespresent in the hillside areas will be impactedto the extent that development occurs in thehillsides.Riparian vegetation along drainage wayswill also be impacted as existing floodcontrol plans are implemented, and naturaldrainage courses are replaced with manmade features. While it may be possible topreserve some drainage courses in anatural condition, it will require revisions toexisting master drainage plans andmaintenance mechanisms.The listing of threatened and endangeredspecies in western Riverside Countyprompted the private sector and publicagencies to work together toward a longterm solution to wildlife conservation.Riverside County assumed the lead role inthe effort to develop a Multi-Species HabitatConservation Plan (MSHCP) for westernRiverside County, which was approved in2003. The MSHCP is a comprehensive,multi-jurisdictional effort that includes theCounty and fourteen cities. Rather thandeal with endangered species on a one-byone basis, this Plan focuses on theconservation of 146 species. The MSHCPconsists of a reserve system ofapproximately 500,000 acres of whichapproximately 347,000 acres were publicownership and 153,000 acres was in privateownership.TheMSHCPprovideslandowners, developers, and those whobuild public infrastructure with certainty, astreamlinedregulatoryprocess,andidentified project mitigation.7.2CULTURAL AND HISTORICALRESOURCES7.2.1BackgroundAncestors of the Luiseno and CahuillaIndian tribes were the first inhabitants ofMoreno Valley. They hunted game andgathered seeds and plants.They leftevidence in rocks that they used to grindseeds.They also left primitive rockpaintings.Early settlers traveled through the area fromnorthern Mexico to various missionsettlements along a trail charted in 1774 byJuan Bautista de Anza. The trail passedthrough the San Jacinto Valley, the PerrisValley and southwest Moreno Valley.Moreno Valley and the rest of Californiabecame part of the United States in 1850.John Butterfield operated a stagecoach linebetween Tucson, San Diego, Los Angelesand San Francisco. A separate stage linewent through Moreno Valley from PerrisValley to Pigeon Pass and Reche Canyon.An irrigation district was formed in 1891 forthe purpose of importing water from areservoir in the San Bernardino Mountains.Most of the valley was subdivided and twotown sites were established in anticipation ofthe new water supply. The town of Morenowas established at the intersection ofAlessandro and Redlands Boulevards.Alessandro was located along the SouthernCalifornia Railway line at the intersection ofIris Avenue and Elsworth Street.Page 7-3July 11, 2006
CHAPTER 7 - CONSERVATIONMORENO VALLEY GENERAL PLANThe road circulation system in MorenoValley was established with the originalsubdivision map. The major north-southstreets were established at one-half mileintervals with names in alphabetical orderfrom west to east. The avenues, orientedeast to west, were established at onequarter mile intervals. The names of theavenueswerealso established inalphabetical order; tree names north ofAlessandro Boulevard; botanical namessouth of Alessandro Boulevard.Water deliveries began in 1891 from a newaqueduct that terminated at the northeastcorner of the valley. The flow of water wassoon interrupted by a period of drought anda legal dispute over water rights. Cropsfailed and most of the residents left the areaby the turn of the century. Many of theoriginal homes were relocated to otherareas.Development interest in the western side ofthe valley was renewed with activation ofMarch Air Force Base in 1918. The baseclosed in 1922 and reopened as a flighttraining school in 1927.Well drilling in the 1920’s allowed localgroundwater to be developed. Mutual watercompanies were formed, land wassubdivided and people began to settle in thecommunitiestheEdgemontandSunnymead. Development activity slowedduring the depression era until March AirForce Base was reactivated during WorldWar II.7.2.2Archaeological and HistoricalSitesThere are no sites within the Moreno Valleystudy area listed as a state landmark, norare there any sites on the National Registerof Historic Places. The Old MorenoSchoolhouse was designated a citylandmark in 1988.The schoolhouse was built in 1928 at thenortheast corner of Alessandro Boulevardand Wilmot Street. The schoolhouse, builtin the mission revival style of architecture,replaced the building constructed on the sitein 1892.The City purchased theschoolhouse in 1988 with the intent ofrestoring the structure and grounds forpublic use. The restoration cost was laterdetermined to be excessive. As a result,the building was sold and the new ownersconverted the structure into a residence in2005.The First Congregational Church of Morenowas the first church built in Moreno Valley.The church building was constructed in1891 at the northeast corner of AlessandroBoulevard and Sterling Street in the town ofMoreno. In 1943, the building was movedto 24215 Fir Avenue, east of HeacockStreet. The Moreno Valley CongregationChurch still uses the structure, but it was nolonger used as the main sanctuary.The Cultural Preservation Advisory Boardwas created in 1987 to advise the City in allmatters relating to the preservation of theheritage and culture of Moreno Valley. TheBoard was later renamed the CulturalPreservation Advisory Committee. MorenoValley Historical Society is a privateorganization dedicated to the appreciationand preservation of the history of MorenoValley.Page 7-4Moreno Valley Congregational ChurchJuly 11, 2006
CHAPTER 7 - CONSERVATIONMORENO VALLEY GENERAL PLANIn 1987, the Archaeological Research Unitof the University of California conducted aninventory of archaeological sites within theCity of Moreno Valley. A total of 168recorded sites were located. The majorityof the sites are in the hillsides and most ofthe identified artifacts relate to milling andfood processing by native peoples. Rockart sites and the remains of an adobestructure were identified as well.Thereport contains recommendations forrecordation, protection or excavation.The Archaeological Research Unit alsoprepared a report and a map ofpaleontological sensitivity. The sedimentaryformations of the Badlands were determinedto have high potential of containingvertebratefossils.Thereportrecommended monitoring of the area duringexcavation to protect and preserve anyimportant fossils that might be uncovered.In the 1980’s, the State of CaliforniaDepartment of Parks and Recreationconducted an inventory of historic resourcesin Moreno Valley. The inventory identified26 structures of historical interest. Most ofthe structures were residences. Several ofthe structures no longer exist.7.2.3Issues and OpportunitiesRapid urban development in Moreno Valleyhas led to a loss of several buildings ofhistorical interest. Continued developmentcould result in the loss of historical andcultural resources unless mitigation isundertakenpriortogradingandconstruction. Many old structures are inpoor condition and in some casesrestoration may not be feasible.7.3 SOLID WASTECalifornia and the region are faced with along-term solid waste disposal problem.Existing landfills are filling up and there is ashortage of new landfills. The amount ofsolid waste continues to grow in step withgrowth inindustry.population,commerceandLocally generated solid waste is depositedin several local landfills, including theBadlands Sanitary Landfill at the easternend of Ironwood Avenue. The BadlandsSanitary Landfill is owned and operated bythe Riverside County Waste ResourcesManagement District.Recognizing the severity of the wastedisposal problem, the state legislatureenacted the California Integrated WasteManagement Act of 1989 (AB939). Thepurpose of the Act was to reduce theamount of solid waste that must bedisposed of in landfills.The City Council adopted a “SourceReduction and Recycling Element” in 1992,describing how Moreno Valley plans to meetthe goals mandated by AB939.Theelement includes strategies to addressvarious components of the solid wastechallenge, including the character of thewaste stream, source reduction, recycling,composting, special waste (e.g. constructiondebris, auto bodies, medical waste, tiresand appliances), education and publicinformation, disposal facility capacity,funding and integration of the variouscomponents.Moreno Valley works in concert with thelocal waste hauling company to meet itswaste diversion requirements. Residentialcustomers place recyclable materials at thecurb for collection by the waste hauler,Waste Management of the Inland Empire.The waste hauler separates and marketstherecyclablematerials,includingcardboard, paper, tin/metal, aluminum cans,plastics and glass.In 2004, fifty-onepercent of the solid waste generated inMoreno Valley was diverted from landfills.Page 7-5July 11, 2006
CHAPTER 7 - CONSERVATIONMORENO VALLEY GENERAL PLAN7.4 SOILS7.4.1BackgroundThe United States Soils ConservationService (SCS) mapped soils within WesternRiverside County. A general classificationused in soil mapping is called a soilassociation. An association is a landscapethat has a distinctive pattern of soil types.Identification of soil associations is helpful to1) get a general idea of the soils in an area,2) identify large areas of land suitable for aparticular purpose, and 3) to identify generalareas with potential constraints.Five soil associations are found within theMoreno Valley study area. The Monserate Arlington - Exeter Association is found onterraces and on old alluvial fans adjacent toand within the eastern half of March AirReserve Base. It consists of well-drainedsoils that developed in alluvium frompredominantly granitic materials.Thisassociation is found on nearly level tomoderately steep slopes from 0 to 25percent with a surface layer of sandy loamand a shallow to deep sandy clay loamhardpan.The Hanford - Tujunga - GreenfieldAssociation occurs on alluvial fans and floodplains. It is common in the central portion ofMorenoValley,generallyextendingnortheast to southeast of March Air ReserveBase. This association consists of welldrained to somewhat excessively drainedsoils, developed in granitic alluvium. Thesesoils are found on nearly level to moderatelysteep slopes of 5 to 15 percent. They havea good topsoil layer of coarse sandy loamtexture with underlying layers that arecoarse sandy loam and loamy sand.Cieneba - Rock Land - FallbrookAssociation is found on uplands located inthe Box Springs Mountains area, extendingeast to Reche Canyon as well as the MountRussell area. These soils are formed incoarse-grained igneous rock.Thisassociationconsistsofsomewhatexcessively drained soils on undulating tosteep slopes ranging from 5 to 50 percent.They generally have a poor topsoil layer ofsandy loam above a layer of gravelly coarsesand and a third layer of weatheredgranodiorite.Rock outcrop areas arepresent along with weathered rock close tothe surface.The San Emigdio - Grangeville - MetzAssociation is found on alluvial fans andfloodplains. The soils along the westernside of Gilman Springs Road comprise thisassociation. These soils are well-drainedand found on nearly level to very steepslopes ranging from 0 to 50 percent. Theyhave good topsoil and an underlying layerconsisting of fine sandy loam.The Badlands - San Timoteo Associationsoils occupy the area along the northernside of Gilman Springs Road into theBadlands region. This association consistsof well-drained soils found on steep to verysteep slopes ranging from 30 to 70 percent.The soils are variable, consisting of softsandstone, siltstone, and beds of gravel.These soils also range in texture from sandyloam to clay loam, having poor topsoilcharacteristics. The very shallow depth tobedrock severely limits the use of septictank sewage disposal systems in this area.Soil stability is considered poor to fair withsignificant potential for erosion.In general, prime agricultural soils are foundon the alluvial deposits of the valley floor,while the soils subject to the greatestlimitations for agriculture and developmentare located in the Box Springs Mountains,Reche Canyon area, the Badlands and theMount Russell area.7.4.2Issues and OpportunitiesWith exception of the Cieneba - Rock Land Fallbrook Association and the Badlands San Timoteo Association, soils within thestudy area present few limitations forPage 7-6July 11, 2006
CHAPTER 7 - CONSERVATIONMORENO VALLEY GENERAL PLANdevelopment. Conditions of shallow depthto bedrock and rock outcroppings generallyoccur on the steeper slopes and are themost significant physical constraint todevelopment. Ripping may be required inorder to loosen weathered rock and blastingof hard rock may be required. Althoughintense urban and agricultural developmentof these soils would be constrained, lowintensity, large lot development is feasible.As development of the study area proceeds,soils will be exposed during gradingoperations. During this time, soils maybecome susceptible to water erosion andwind erosion. The extent that erosion wouldoccur depends on the particular soil, theextent of area being exposed, the slope, thetime of year grading operations occur anderosion control methods that are used.The use of septic tanks for sewage disposalis standard practice in the eastern portion o
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