species, including endangered and threatened species, but will also benefit the ecological health of the neighboring coastlines and other areas. Healthy watersheds, particularly the San Mateo Creek Watershed, allow for natural drainage of freshwater to the coast. Beaches depend on this for sand transport/replenishment and other benefits which help strengthen the coastline so that it can withstand the impacts from sea level rise. Funding for these types of projects and preserving open spaces satisfies all three "key objectives of California's 30X30 initiative for biodiversity, equitable access, and climate action.
The California Wildlife Conservation Board, who will administer the grants, was created in 1947 to administer capital outlay programs for wildlife conservation and related public recreation. Its demonstrated experience and expertise will ensure that the allocated funds will be used in an effective and efficient matter through its thorough application and grant process.
We respectfully request you and the Members of the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee to support this important measure.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Gene James
Mayor
City of San Clemente
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Proposed 2022 State Ballot Measures that May be of Interest to the
City of San Clemerte
1. LIMITS ABILITY OF VOTERS AND STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO RAISE REVENUES FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES. [21-0042Al] - Proponent; California Business Roundtable. Signatures Required: 997,139. Has not reached 25% of signatures needed.
NOTE: Campaign has hired paid signature gatherers. It is anticipated that this measure will gather sufficient signature to qualify for the 2022 State Ballot. This is the first measure that the League of California Cities has taken an oppose position prior to it qualifying for the ballot.
Summary: For new or increased state taxes currently enacted by two-thirds vote of Legislature, alsorequires statewide election and majority voter approval. Limits voters' ability to pass voter-proposed local special taxes by raising vote requirement to twothirds. Eliminates voters' ability to advise how to spend revenues from proposed general tax on same ballot as the proposed tax. Expands definition of''taxes" to include certain regulatory fees, broadening application of tax approval requirements. Requires Legislature or local governing body set certain other fees. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: Lower annual state and local revenues, potentially substantially lower, depending on future actions of the Legislature, local governing bodies, voters, and the courts.
2. PROVIDES THAT LOCAL LAND-USE AND ZONING LAWS OVERRIDE CONFLICTING STATE LAWS. [21-0016A1] -Proponents: Bill Brand, John Heath, Peggy Huang, Jovita Mendoza, Dennis Richards. Signatures Required: 997,139. Has not reached 25% of signatures needed.
NOTE: No evidence that the campaign has hired paid signature gatherers. It is not anticipated that this measure will gather sufficient signature t(]) qualify for the 2022 State Ballot. Zoning control may be something the Legislature tries to get on the November ballot prior to the July 1, 2022, deadline. That would require a 2/3 vote of both houses of the Legislature. No action by the governor is required.
Summary: Provides that city and county land-use and zoning laws (including local housing laws) override all conflicting state laws, except in certain circumstances related to three areas of statewide concern: (1) the California Coastal Act of 1976; (2) siting of power plants; or (3) development of water, communication, or transportation infrastructure projects. Prevents state legislature and local legislative bodies from passing laws invalidating voter-approved local land-use or zoning initiatives. Prohibits state from 3-15-22 / 9E-52
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changing, granting, or denying funding to local governments based on their implementation of this measure. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: Fiscal effects of the measure depend on future decisions by the cities and counties and therefore are unknown. 3-15-22 I 9E-53
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Joint Oversight Hearing:
Strategies for Decommissioning
Assembly Select Committee on the Orange County Oil Spill, Assembly Committee on Natural Resources, and Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Climate Crisis, • Resources, Energy, and Transportation
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
I 0:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
State Capitol, Room 4202
Agenda
I. Opening Remarks
a. Chair Cottie Petrie-Norris
b. Chair Luz Rivas
c. Chair Richard Bloom .
d. Other Committee Members
II. History of Offshore Drilling & Platform Decommissioning in California Waters a. Jennifer Lucchesi, California State Lands Commission Ill. Key Issues for Decommissioning: Cost, Liability & Environmental Impacts a. Jennifer Lucchesi, California State Lands Commission b. Linda Krop, Environmental Defense Center
c. Damon Nagami, Natural Resources Defense Council
IV. What Does Decommissioning Mean for Workers?
a. State Building and Construction Trades Council
i. Erin Lehane
ii. Tim Jefferies
iii. Tyson Bagley
V. Case Study: Platform Holly
a. Jennifer Lucchesi, California State Lands Commission VI. Rigs to Reefs: A Viable Strategy for California?
a. Linda Krop, Environmental Defense Center
b. Amber Sparks, Blue Latitudes Foundation
VII. Public Comment
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VIII. Closing Remarks
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