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1-Senate Bill No. 214 CHAPTER 306 An act to amend Sections 32632, 32633, 32634, 32639, 32643, 32645, 32649, and 32651 of the Public Resources Code, relating to the San Diego River Conservancy. [ Approved by Governor September 26, 2017. Filed with Secretary of State September 26, 2017. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 214, Atkins. San Diego River Conservancy.The San Diego River Conservancy Act establishes the San Diego River Conservancy in the Natural Resources Agency, and prescribes the territory, membership, functions, and duties of the conservancy with regard to, among other things, the acquisition, protection, and management of public lands within the San Diego River area, as defined. The act provides that the conservancy has all rights and powers, expressed or implied, necessary to carry out the purposes of the act. The act authorizes the conservancy to award grants to any local public agency, state agency, and nonprofit organization consistent with the purposes of the act, and subjects a grant from the conservancy to specified conditions.This bill would specify that the powers of the conservancy include improving, developing, and preserving lands for the purpose of protecting the natural, cultural, and historical resources, and entering into a joint powers agreement, as specified. The bill would additionally authorize the conservancy to award grants to a joint powers agency, special district, or tribal nation, as defined, and would subject these entities to the specified conditions. The bill would also provide that the conversancy is authorized to seek repayment of grant moneys if the terms and conditions of the grant agreement are not met.Under the act, the governing board of the conservancy consists of 11 voting members and 2 nonvoting members, as specified, and the conservancy is required to establish and maintain an office within the San Diego River area.This bill would increase the number of voting members to 15 members, as specified. The bill would instead require that the conservancy establish an office within the San Diego River watershed.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 32632 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32632. For the purposes of this division, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Conservancy means the San Diego River Conservancy established by this division.(b) Fund means the San Diego River Conservancy Fund established pursuant to Section 32657.(c) Governing board means the governing board of the conservancy.(d) Historic flumes means both of the following:(1) The Padre Dam flume built by Native Americans along the San Diego River to convey water from the Mission Dam to the Mission San Diego de Alcala in the early 1800s.(2) The flume built by the San Diego Flume Company in the late 1880s to convey water from a diverting dam on the upper San Diego River to the eastern edge of the City of San Diego.(e) Local public agency means a city, county, district, or joint powers agency.(f) Nonprofit organization means a private, nonprofit organization that qualifies for exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and that has among its principal charitable purposes the preservation of land for scientific, historic, educational, recreational, scenic, or open-space opportunities, the protection of the natural environment, or preservation or enhancement of wildlife.(g) San Diego River area or area means those lands or other areas that are donated to, or otherwise acquired by, or operated by, the conservancy, which are located within one-half mile on either side of the thread of the river and its tributaries including the historic flumes emanating from the river, from its headwaters near Julian to the Pacific Ocean at Dog Beach in San Diego, and other properties within the watershed of the San Diego River that meet the intent of this division as approved on a case-by-case basis by a two-thirds majority vote of the governing board.(h) Tribal nation means a federally recognized tribe traditionally and culturally affiliated with the County of San Diego.SEC. 2. Section 32633 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32633. There is in the Natural Resources Agency, the San Diego River Conservancy, which is created for the following purposes:(a) To acquire and manage public lands within the San Diego River area, and to provide recreational opportunities, open space, wildlife habitat and species restoration and protection, wetland protection and restoration, protection of historical and cultural resources, and protection, maintenance, and improvements of the quality of the waters in the San Diego River and its watershed, its tributaries, and historic flumes emanating from the river for all beneficial uses, lands for educational uses within the area, and natural floodwater conveyance.(b) To provide for the publics enjoyment, and to enhance the recreational and educational experience and cultural and historic interpretation on public lands in the territory in a manner consistent with the protection of land and natural resources, as well as economic resources, in the area.SEC. 3. Section 32634 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32634. (a) The governing board of the conservancy shall consist of 15 voting members and two nonvoting members.(b) The voting members of the board shall consist of the following:(1) The Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, or his or her designee.(2) The Director of Finance, or his or her designee.(3) The Director of Parks and Recreation, or his or her designee.(4) The Director of Fish and Wildlife, or his or her designee.(5) A representative of the Colorado Desert District of the Department of Parks and Recreation, or his or her designee.(6) Five members of the public at large, three of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and one of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(7) The Mayor of San Diego, or his or her designee.(8) One member of the City Council of San Diego, elected by a majority of the membership of the council.(9) One member of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego, whose district includes the preponderance of the San Diego River watershed.(10) One member of the Kumeyaay Diegueo Land Conservancy board of directors, elected by a majority of the membership of that board, or his or her designee.(11) One member of the City Council of Santee, elected by a majority of the membership of the council.(c) The two nonvoting members shall consist of the following:(1) The Executive Director of the Wildlife Conservation Board, or his or her designee.(2) A representative selected by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board.(d) Two of the three initial appointments by the Governor pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) shall be for three-year terms and the third appointment shall be for a two-year term. All subsequent appointments shall be for four-year terms.(e) A person shall not continue as a member of the governing board if that person ceases to hold the office that qualifies that person for membership. Upon the occurrence of those events, the persons membership on the governing board shall automatically terminate.SEC. 4. Section 32639 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32639. The conservancy shall establish an office within the San Diego River watershed. The conservancy may rent or own real and personal property and equipment pursuant to applicable statutes and regulations. The conservancy shall not levy a tax or regulate land use.SEC. 5. Section 32643 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32643. The conservancy may do any of the following to provide necessary services:(a) Select and hire private consultants or contractors.(b) Enter into memorandums of understanding with state and local public agencies.(c) Enter into a joint powers agreement pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, as described in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code.SEC. 6. Section 32645 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32645. The conservancy may take any of the following actions for the purposes of this division:(a) Select and acquire real property or interests in real property in the name of the state pursuant to the Property Acquisition Law (Part 11 (commencing with Section 15850) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). The conservancy may coordinate the acquisition with public agencies or partner organizations if the site is under immediate development pressure.(b) Acquire interests in land by various means, including, but not limited to, land exchanges, easements, development rights, life estates, leases, and leaseback agreements.(c) Accept and hold real property or an interest in real property that is acquired through acquisition, gift, exchange, donation, or dedication.(d) Local public agencies shall retain exclusive authority over all zoning or land use regulations within their jurisdiction.SEC. 7. Section 32649 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32649. (a) The conservancy may award grants to any local public agency, state agency, joint powers agency, special district, tribal nation, and nonprofit organization consistent with the purposes of this division.(b) A grant from the conservancy to an entity described in subdivision (a) for the acquisition of real property or an interest in real property is subject to all of the following conditions:(1) The purchase price of any interest in land acquired may not exceed fair market value, as established by an appraisal that is approved by the conservancy.(2) The conservancy shall approve the terms under which the interest in land is acquired.(3) An interest in land acquired through the use of a grant may not be used as security for any debt to be incurred by the entity.(4) A transfer of land acquired through the use of a grant is subject to the approval of the conservancy and the execution of an agreement between the conservancy and the transferee sufficient to protect the interest of the people of the state.(5) The state shall have the right of entry and power of termination over any interest in real property acquired with state funds, and may exercise those rights if any material term or condition of the grant is violated.(6) If the entity receiving the grant ceases to exist for any reason, the title to all interests in real property acquired with state funds shall immediately vest in the state, except that, prior to that termination, any other public agency or nonprofit organization may receive, upon approval by the conservancy, title to all or a portion of that interest, by recording a written acceptance of title and the conservancys written approval with the county recorders office of the county with jurisdiction over the property.(7) If the terms and conditions of the grant are not met, the conservancy may seek repayment of moneys granted pursuant to that grant.(c) Any deed or other instrument of conveyance evidencing the final acquisition of real property by an entity pursuant to this section shall be recorded with the county recorders office in the county with jurisdiction over the property, and shall detail the states right of entry and power of termination of any interest in the property.SEC. 8. Section 32651 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32651. The conservancy may take any of the following actions for the purposes of this division:(a) Initiate, negotiate, and participate in agreements for the management of land under its ownership or control with a local public agency, state agency, federal agency, nonprofit organization, tribal nation, individual, corporate entity, and partnership, and enter into any other agreement authorized by state or federal law.(b) Improve, develop, and preserve lands for the purpose of protecting the natural, cultural, and historical resources, or otherwise meeting the purposes of this division. Those purposes include protecting environmental resources by preserving and enhancing the states most valuable natural resources in the San Diego River area, including natural lands such as wetlands, watersheds, wildlife habitat, and other wildlands, recreation lands such as parks, trails, greenbelts, and other open-space lands, and landscapes with locally unique features and areas identified by the state as deserving special protection.(c) Merge or split parcels, adjust boundary lines, or take similar actions as part of the acquisition of land, or as needed in order to facilitate the management of land under its ownership or control.(d) Fix and collect fees for any service rendered by the conservancy. The amount of the fee may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the service rendered by the conservancy.
1+Enrolled September 14, 2017 Passed IN Senate September 12, 2017 Passed IN Assembly September 11, 2017 Amended IN Assembly September 05, 2017 Amended IN Senate April 06, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 214Introduced by Senator AtkinsFebruary 01, 2017 An act to amend Sections 32632, 32633, 32634, 32639, 32643, 32645, 32649, and 32651 of the Public Resources Code, relating to the San Diego River Conservancy. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 214, Atkins. San Diego River Conservancy.The San Diego River Conservancy Act establishes the San Diego River Conservancy in the Natural Resources Agency, and prescribes the territory, membership, functions, and duties of the conservancy with regard to, among other things, the acquisition, protection, and management of public lands within the San Diego River area, as defined. The act provides that the conservancy has all rights and powers, expressed or implied, necessary to carry out the purposes of the act. The act authorizes the conservancy to award grants to any local public agency, state agency, and nonprofit organization consistent with the purposes of the act, and subjects a grant from the conservancy to specified conditions.This bill would specify that the powers of the conservancy include improving, developing, and preserving lands for the purpose of protecting the natural, cultural, and historical resources, and entering into a joint powers agreement, as specified. The bill would additionally authorize the conservancy to award grants to a joint powers agency, special district, or tribal nation, as defined, and would subject these entities to the specified conditions. The bill would also provide that the conversancy is authorized to seek repayment of grant moneys if the terms and conditions of the grant agreement are not met.Under the act, the governing board of the conservancy consists of 11 voting members and 2 nonvoting members, as specified, and the conservancy is required to establish and maintain an office within the San Diego River area.This bill would increase the number of voting members to 15 members, as specified. The bill would instead require that the conservancy establish an office within the San Diego River watershed.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 32632 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32632. For the purposes of this division, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Conservancy means the San Diego River Conservancy established by this division.(b) Fund means the San Diego River Conservancy Fund established pursuant to Section 32657.(c) Governing board means the governing board of the conservancy.(d) Historic flumes means both of the following:(1) The Padre Dam flume built by Native Americans along the San Diego River to convey water from the Mission Dam to the Mission San Diego de Alcala in the early 1800s.(2) The flume built by the San Diego Flume Company in the late 1880s to convey water from a diverting dam on the upper San Diego River to the eastern edge of the City of San Diego.(e) Local public agency means a city, county, district, or joint powers agency.(f) Nonprofit organization means a private, nonprofit organization that qualifies for exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and that has among its principal charitable purposes the preservation of land for scientific, historic, educational, recreational, scenic, or open-space opportunities, the protection of the natural environment, or preservation or enhancement of wildlife.(g) San Diego River area or area means those lands or other areas that are donated to, or otherwise acquired by, or operated by, the conservancy, which are located within one-half mile on either side of the thread of the river and its tributaries including the historic flumes emanating from the river, from its headwaters near Julian to the Pacific Ocean at Dog Beach in San Diego, and other properties within the watershed of the San Diego River that meet the intent of this division as approved on a case-by-case basis by a two-thirds majority vote of the governing board.(h) Tribal nation means a federally recognized tribe traditionally and culturally affiliated with the County of San Diego.SEC. 2. Section 32633 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32633. There is in the Natural Resources Agency, the San Diego River Conservancy, which is created for the following purposes:(a) To acquire and manage public lands within the San Diego River area, and to provide recreational opportunities, open space, wildlife habitat and species restoration and protection, wetland protection and restoration, protection of historical and cultural resources, and protection, maintenance, and improvements of the quality of the waters in the San Diego River and its watershed, its tributaries, and historic flumes emanating from the river for all beneficial uses, lands for educational uses within the area, and natural floodwater conveyance.(b) To provide for the publics enjoyment, and to enhance the recreational and educational experience and cultural and historic interpretation on public lands in the territory in a manner consistent with the protection of land and natural resources, as well as economic resources, in the area.SEC. 3. Section 32634 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32634. (a) The governing board of the conservancy shall consist of 15 voting members and two nonvoting members.(b) The voting members of the board shall consist of the following:(1) The Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, or his or her designee.(2) The Director of Finance, or his or her designee.(3) The Director of Parks and Recreation, or his or her designee.(4) The Director of Fish and Wildlife, or his or her designee.(5) A representative of the Colorado Desert District of the Department of Parks and Recreation, or his or her designee.(6) Five members of the public at large, three of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and one of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(7) The Mayor of San Diego, or his or her designee.(8) One member of the City Council of San Diego, elected by a majority of the membership of the council.(9) One member of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego, whose district includes the preponderance of the San Diego River watershed.(10) One member of the Kumeyaay Diegueo Land Conservancy board of directors, elected by a majority of the membership of that board, or his or her designee.(11) One member of the City Council of Santee, elected by a majority of the membership of the council.(c) The two nonvoting members shall consist of the following:(1) The Executive Director of the Wildlife Conservation Board, or his or her designee.(2) A representative selected by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board.(d) Two of the three initial appointments by the Governor pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) shall be for three-year terms and the third appointment shall be for a two-year term. All subsequent appointments shall be for four-year terms.(e) A person shall not continue as a member of the governing board if that person ceases to hold the office that qualifies that person for membership. Upon the occurrence of those events, the persons membership on the governing board shall automatically terminate.SEC. 4. Section 32639 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32639. The conservancy shall establish an office within the San Diego River watershed. The conservancy may rent or own real and personal property and equipment pursuant to applicable statutes and regulations. The conservancy shall not levy a tax or regulate land use.SEC. 5. Section 32643 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32643. The conservancy may do any of the following to provide necessary services:(a) Select and hire private consultants or contractors.(b) Enter into memorandums of understanding with state and local public agencies.(c) Enter into a joint powers agreement pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, as described in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code.SEC. 6. Section 32645 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32645. The conservancy may take any of the following actions for the purposes of this division:(a) Select and acquire real property or interests in real property in the name of the state pursuant to the Property Acquisition Law (Part 11 (commencing with Section 15850) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). The conservancy may coordinate the acquisition with public agencies or partner organizations if the site is under immediate development pressure.(b) Acquire interests in land by various means, including, but not limited to, land exchanges, easements, development rights, life estates, leases, and leaseback agreements.(c) Accept and hold real property or an interest in real property that is acquired through acquisition, gift, exchange, donation, or dedication.(d) Local public agencies shall retain exclusive authority over all zoning or land use regulations within their jurisdiction.SEC. 7. Section 32649 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32649. (a) The conservancy may award grants to any local public agency, state agency, joint powers agency, special district, tribal nation, and nonprofit organization consistent with the purposes of this division.(b) A grant from the conservancy to an entity described in subdivision (a) for the acquisition of real property or an interest in real property is subject to all of the following conditions:(1) The purchase price of any interest in land acquired may not exceed fair market value, as established by an appraisal that is approved by the conservancy.(2) The conservancy shall approve the terms under which the interest in land is acquired.(3) An interest in land acquired through the use of a grant may not be used as security for any debt to be incurred by the entity.(4) A transfer of land acquired through the use of a grant is subject to the approval of the conservancy and the execution of an agreement between the conservancy and the transferee sufficient to protect the interest of the people of the state.(5) The state shall have the right of entry and power of termination over any interest in real property acquired with state funds, and may exercise those rights if any material term or condition of the grant is violated.(6) If the entity receiving the grant ceases to exist for any reason, the title to all interests in real property acquired with state funds shall immediately vest in the state, except that, prior to that termination, any other public agency or nonprofit organization may receive, upon approval by the conservancy, title to all or a portion of that interest, by recording a written acceptance of title and the conservancys written approval with the county recorders office of the county with jurisdiction over the property.(7) If the terms and conditions of the grant are not met, the conservancy may seek repayment of moneys granted pursuant to that grant.(c) Any deed or other instrument of conveyance evidencing the final acquisition of real property by an entity pursuant to this section shall be recorded with the county recorders office in the county with jurisdiction over the property, and shall detail the states right of entry and power of termination of any interest in the property.SEC. 8. Section 32651 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32651. The conservancy may take any of the following actions for the purposes of this division:(a) Initiate, negotiate, and participate in agreements for the management of land under its ownership or control with a local public agency, state agency, federal agency, nonprofit organization, tribal nation, individual, corporate entity, and partnership, and enter into any other agreement authorized by state or federal law.(b) Improve, develop, and preserve lands for the purpose of protecting the natural, cultural, and historical resources, or otherwise meeting the purposes of this division. Those purposes include protecting environmental resources by preserving and enhancing the states most valuable natural resources in the San Diego River area, including natural lands such as wetlands, watersheds, wildlife habitat, and other wildlands, recreation lands such as parks, trails, greenbelts, and other open-space lands, and landscapes with locally unique features and areas identified by the state as deserving special protection.(c) Merge or split parcels, adjust boundary lines, or take similar actions as part of the acquisition of land, or as needed in order to facilitate the management of land under its ownership or control.(d) Fix and collect fees for any service rendered by the conservancy. The amount of the fee may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the service rendered by the conservancy.
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3- Senate Bill No. 214 CHAPTER 306 An act to amend Sections 32632, 32633, 32634, 32639, 32643, 32645, 32649, and 32651 of the Public Resources Code, relating to the San Diego River Conservancy. [ Approved by Governor September 26, 2017. Filed with Secretary of State September 26, 2017. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 214, Atkins. San Diego River Conservancy.The San Diego River Conservancy Act establishes the San Diego River Conservancy in the Natural Resources Agency, and prescribes the territory, membership, functions, and duties of the conservancy with regard to, among other things, the acquisition, protection, and management of public lands within the San Diego River area, as defined. The act provides that the conservancy has all rights and powers, expressed or implied, necessary to carry out the purposes of the act. The act authorizes the conservancy to award grants to any local public agency, state agency, and nonprofit organization consistent with the purposes of the act, and subjects a grant from the conservancy to specified conditions.This bill would specify that the powers of the conservancy include improving, developing, and preserving lands for the purpose of protecting the natural, cultural, and historical resources, and entering into a joint powers agreement, as specified. The bill would additionally authorize the conservancy to award grants to a joint powers agency, special district, or tribal nation, as defined, and would subject these entities to the specified conditions. The bill would also provide that the conversancy is authorized to seek repayment of grant moneys if the terms and conditions of the grant agreement are not met.Under the act, the governing board of the conservancy consists of 11 voting members and 2 nonvoting members, as specified, and the conservancy is required to establish and maintain an office within the San Diego River area.This bill would increase the number of voting members to 15 members, as specified. The bill would instead require that the conservancy establish an office within the San Diego River watershed.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
3+ Enrolled September 14, 2017 Passed IN Senate September 12, 2017 Passed IN Assembly September 11, 2017 Amended IN Assembly September 05, 2017 Amended IN Senate April 06, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 214Introduced by Senator AtkinsFebruary 01, 2017 An act to amend Sections 32632, 32633, 32634, 32639, 32643, 32645, 32649, and 32651 of the Public Resources Code, relating to the San Diego River Conservancy. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 214, Atkins. San Diego River Conservancy.The San Diego River Conservancy Act establishes the San Diego River Conservancy in the Natural Resources Agency, and prescribes the territory, membership, functions, and duties of the conservancy with regard to, among other things, the acquisition, protection, and management of public lands within the San Diego River area, as defined. The act provides that the conservancy has all rights and powers, expressed or implied, necessary to carry out the purposes of the act. The act authorizes the conservancy to award grants to any local public agency, state agency, and nonprofit organization consistent with the purposes of the act, and subjects a grant from the conservancy to specified conditions.This bill would specify that the powers of the conservancy include improving, developing, and preserving lands for the purpose of protecting the natural, cultural, and historical resources, and entering into a joint powers agreement, as specified. The bill would additionally authorize the conservancy to award grants to a joint powers agency, special district, or tribal nation, as defined, and would subject these entities to the specified conditions. The bill would also provide that the conversancy is authorized to seek repayment of grant moneys if the terms and conditions of the grant agreement are not met.Under the act, the governing board of the conservancy consists of 11 voting members and 2 nonvoting members, as specified, and the conservancy is required to establish and maintain an office within the San Diego River area.This bill would increase the number of voting members to 15 members, as specified. The bill would instead require that the conservancy establish an office within the San Diego River watershed.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
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1830 The San Diego River Conservancy Act establishes the San Diego River Conservancy in the Natural Resources Agency, and prescribes the territory, membership, functions, and duties of the conservancy with regard to, among other things, the acquisition, protection, and management of public lands within the San Diego River area, as defined. The act provides that the conservancy has all rights and powers, expressed or implied, necessary to carry out the purposes of the act. The act authorizes the conservancy to award grants to any local public agency, state agency, and nonprofit organization consistent with the purposes of the act, and subjects a grant from the conservancy to specified conditions.This bill would specify that the powers of the conservancy include improving, developing, and preserving lands for the purpose of protecting the natural, cultural, and historical resources, and entering into a joint powers agreement, as specified. The bill would additionally authorize the conservancy to award grants to a joint powers agency, special district, or tribal nation, as defined, and would subject these entities to the specified conditions. The bill would also provide that the conversancy is authorized to seek repayment of grant moneys if the terms and conditions of the grant agreement are not met.Under the act, the governing board of the conservancy consists of 11 voting members and 2 nonvoting members, as specified, and the conservancy is required to establish and maintain an office within the San Diego River area.This bill would increase the number of voting members to 15 members, as specified. The bill would instead require that the conservancy establish an office within the San Diego River watershed.
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2032 The San Diego River Conservancy Act establishes the San Diego River Conservancy in the Natural Resources Agency, and prescribes the territory, membership, functions, and duties of the conservancy with regard to, among other things, the acquisition, protection, and management of public lands within the San Diego River area, as defined. The act provides that the conservancy has all rights and powers, expressed or implied, necessary to carry out the purposes of the act. The act authorizes the conservancy to award grants to any local public agency, state agency, and nonprofit organization consistent with the purposes of the act, and subjects a grant from the conservancy to specified conditions.
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2234 This bill would specify that the powers of the conservancy include improving, developing, and preserving lands for the purpose of protecting the natural, cultural, and historical resources, and entering into a joint powers agreement, as specified. The bill would additionally authorize the conservancy to award grants to a joint powers agency, special district, or tribal nation, as defined, and would subject these entities to the specified conditions. The bill would also provide that the conversancy is authorized to seek repayment of grant moneys if the terms and conditions of the grant agreement are not met.
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3244 The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 32632 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32632. For the purposes of this division, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Conservancy means the San Diego River Conservancy established by this division.(b) Fund means the San Diego River Conservancy Fund established pursuant to Section 32657.(c) Governing board means the governing board of the conservancy.(d) Historic flumes means both of the following:(1) The Padre Dam flume built by Native Americans along the San Diego River to convey water from the Mission Dam to the Mission San Diego de Alcala in the early 1800s.(2) The flume built by the San Diego Flume Company in the late 1880s to convey water from a diverting dam on the upper San Diego River to the eastern edge of the City of San Diego.(e) Local public agency means a city, county, district, or joint powers agency.(f) Nonprofit organization means a private, nonprofit organization that qualifies for exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and that has among its principal charitable purposes the preservation of land for scientific, historic, educational, recreational, scenic, or open-space opportunities, the protection of the natural environment, or preservation or enhancement of wildlife.(g) San Diego River area or area means those lands or other areas that are donated to, or otherwise acquired by, or operated by, the conservancy, which are located within one-half mile on either side of the thread of the river and its tributaries including the historic flumes emanating from the river, from its headwaters near Julian to the Pacific Ocean at Dog Beach in San Diego, and other properties within the watershed of the San Diego River that meet the intent of this division as approved on a case-by-case basis by a two-thirds majority vote of the governing board.(h) Tribal nation means a federally recognized tribe traditionally and culturally affiliated with the County of San Diego.SEC. 2. Section 32633 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32633. There is in the Natural Resources Agency, the San Diego River Conservancy, which is created for the following purposes:(a) To acquire and manage public lands within the San Diego River area, and to provide recreational opportunities, open space, wildlife habitat and species restoration and protection, wetland protection and restoration, protection of historical and cultural resources, and protection, maintenance, and improvements of the quality of the waters in the San Diego River and its watershed, its tributaries, and historic flumes emanating from the river for all beneficial uses, lands for educational uses within the area, and natural floodwater conveyance.(b) To provide for the publics enjoyment, and to enhance the recreational and educational experience and cultural and historic interpretation on public lands in the territory in a manner consistent with the protection of land and natural resources, as well as economic resources, in the area.SEC. 3. Section 32634 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32634. (a) The governing board of the conservancy shall consist of 15 voting members and two nonvoting members.(b) The voting members of the board shall consist of the following:(1) The Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, or his or her designee.(2) The Director of Finance, or his or her designee.(3) The Director of Parks and Recreation, or his or her designee.(4) The Director of Fish and Wildlife, or his or her designee.(5) A representative of the Colorado Desert District of the Department of Parks and Recreation, or his or her designee.(6) Five members of the public at large, three of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and one of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(7) The Mayor of San Diego, or his or her designee.(8) One member of the City Council of San Diego, elected by a majority of the membership of the council.(9) One member of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego, whose district includes the preponderance of the San Diego River watershed.(10) One member of the Kumeyaay Diegueo Land Conservancy board of directors, elected by a majority of the membership of that board, or his or her designee.(11) One member of the City Council of Santee, elected by a majority of the membership of the council.(c) The two nonvoting members shall consist of the following:(1) The Executive Director of the Wildlife Conservation Board, or his or her designee.(2) A representative selected by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board.(d) Two of the three initial appointments by the Governor pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) shall be for three-year terms and the third appointment shall be for a two-year term. All subsequent appointments shall be for four-year terms.(e) A person shall not continue as a member of the governing board if that person ceases to hold the office that qualifies that person for membership. Upon the occurrence of those events, the persons membership on the governing board shall automatically terminate.SEC. 4. Section 32639 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32639. The conservancy shall establish an office within the San Diego River watershed. The conservancy may rent or own real and personal property and equipment pursuant to applicable statutes and regulations. The conservancy shall not levy a tax or regulate land use.SEC. 5. Section 32643 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32643. The conservancy may do any of the following to provide necessary services:(a) Select and hire private consultants or contractors.(b) Enter into memorandums of understanding with state and local public agencies.(c) Enter into a joint powers agreement pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, as described in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code.SEC. 6. Section 32645 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32645. The conservancy may take any of the following actions for the purposes of this division:(a) Select and acquire real property or interests in real property in the name of the state pursuant to the Property Acquisition Law (Part 11 (commencing with Section 15850) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). The conservancy may coordinate the acquisition with public agencies or partner organizations if the site is under immediate development pressure.(b) Acquire interests in land by various means, including, but not limited to, land exchanges, easements, development rights, life estates, leases, and leaseback agreements.(c) Accept and hold real property or an interest in real property that is acquired through acquisition, gift, exchange, donation, or dedication.(d) Local public agencies shall retain exclusive authority over all zoning or land use regulations within their jurisdiction.SEC. 7. Section 32649 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32649. (a) The conservancy may award grants to any local public agency, state agency, joint powers agency, special district, tribal nation, and nonprofit organization consistent with the purposes of this division.(b) A grant from the conservancy to an entity described in subdivision (a) for the acquisition of real property or an interest in real property is subject to all of the following conditions:(1) The purchase price of any interest in land acquired may not exceed fair market value, as established by an appraisal that is approved by the conservancy.(2) The conservancy shall approve the terms under which the interest in land is acquired.(3) An interest in land acquired through the use of a grant may not be used as security for any debt to be incurred by the entity.(4) A transfer of land acquired through the use of a grant is subject to the approval of the conservancy and the execution of an agreement between the conservancy and the transferee sufficient to protect the interest of the people of the state.(5) The state shall have the right of entry and power of termination over any interest in real property acquired with state funds, and may exercise those rights if any material term or condition of the grant is violated.(6) If the entity receiving the grant ceases to exist for any reason, the title to all interests in real property acquired with state funds shall immediately vest in the state, except that, prior to that termination, any other public agency or nonprofit organization may receive, upon approval by the conservancy, title to all or a portion of that interest, by recording a written acceptance of title and the conservancys written approval with the county recorders office of the county with jurisdiction over the property.(7) If the terms and conditions of the grant are not met, the conservancy may seek repayment of moneys granted pursuant to that grant.(c) Any deed or other instrument of conveyance evidencing the final acquisition of real property by an entity pursuant to this section shall be recorded with the county recorders office in the county with jurisdiction over the property, and shall detail the states right of entry and power of termination of any interest in the property.SEC. 8. Section 32651 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32651. The conservancy may take any of the following actions for the purposes of this division:(a) Initiate, negotiate, and participate in agreements for the management of land under its ownership or control with a local public agency, state agency, federal agency, nonprofit organization, tribal nation, individual, corporate entity, and partnership, and enter into any other agreement authorized by state or federal law.(b) Improve, develop, and preserve lands for the purpose of protecting the natural, cultural, and historical resources, or otherwise meeting the purposes of this division. Those purposes include protecting environmental resources by preserving and enhancing the states most valuable natural resources in the San Diego River area, including natural lands such as wetlands, watersheds, wildlife habitat, and other wildlands, recreation lands such as parks, trails, greenbelts, and other open-space lands, and landscapes with locally unique features and areas identified by the state as deserving special protection.(c) Merge or split parcels, adjust boundary lines, or take similar actions as part of the acquisition of land, or as needed in order to facilitate the management of land under its ownership or control.(d) Fix and collect fees for any service rendered by the conservancy. The amount of the fee may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the service rendered by the conservancy.
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3446 The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
3547
3648 ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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3850 SECTION 1. Section 32632 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32632. For the purposes of this division, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Conservancy means the San Diego River Conservancy established by this division.(b) Fund means the San Diego River Conservancy Fund established pursuant to Section 32657.(c) Governing board means the governing board of the conservancy.(d) Historic flumes means both of the following:(1) The Padre Dam flume built by Native Americans along the San Diego River to convey water from the Mission Dam to the Mission San Diego de Alcala in the early 1800s.(2) The flume built by the San Diego Flume Company in the late 1880s to convey water from a diverting dam on the upper San Diego River to the eastern edge of the City of San Diego.(e) Local public agency means a city, county, district, or joint powers agency.(f) Nonprofit organization means a private, nonprofit organization that qualifies for exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and that has among its principal charitable purposes the preservation of land for scientific, historic, educational, recreational, scenic, or open-space opportunities, the protection of the natural environment, or preservation or enhancement of wildlife.(g) San Diego River area or area means those lands or other areas that are donated to, or otherwise acquired by, or operated by, the conservancy, which are located within one-half mile on either side of the thread of the river and its tributaries including the historic flumes emanating from the river, from its headwaters near Julian to the Pacific Ocean at Dog Beach in San Diego, and other properties within the watershed of the San Diego River that meet the intent of this division as approved on a case-by-case basis by a two-thirds majority vote of the governing board.(h) Tribal nation means a federally recognized tribe traditionally and culturally affiliated with the County of San Diego.
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4052 SECTION 1. Section 32632 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:
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4254 ### SECTION 1.
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4456 32632. For the purposes of this division, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Conservancy means the San Diego River Conservancy established by this division.(b) Fund means the San Diego River Conservancy Fund established pursuant to Section 32657.(c) Governing board means the governing board of the conservancy.(d) Historic flumes means both of the following:(1) The Padre Dam flume built by Native Americans along the San Diego River to convey water from the Mission Dam to the Mission San Diego de Alcala in the early 1800s.(2) The flume built by the San Diego Flume Company in the late 1880s to convey water from a diverting dam on the upper San Diego River to the eastern edge of the City of San Diego.(e) Local public agency means a city, county, district, or joint powers agency.(f) Nonprofit organization means a private, nonprofit organization that qualifies for exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and that has among its principal charitable purposes the preservation of land for scientific, historic, educational, recreational, scenic, or open-space opportunities, the protection of the natural environment, or preservation or enhancement of wildlife.(g) San Diego River area or area means those lands or other areas that are donated to, or otherwise acquired by, or operated by, the conservancy, which are located within one-half mile on either side of the thread of the river and its tributaries including the historic flumes emanating from the river, from its headwaters near Julian to the Pacific Ocean at Dog Beach in San Diego, and other properties within the watershed of the San Diego River that meet the intent of this division as approved on a case-by-case basis by a two-thirds majority vote of the governing board.(h) Tribal nation means a federally recognized tribe traditionally and culturally affiliated with the County of San Diego.
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4658 32632. For the purposes of this division, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Conservancy means the San Diego River Conservancy established by this division.(b) Fund means the San Diego River Conservancy Fund established pursuant to Section 32657.(c) Governing board means the governing board of the conservancy.(d) Historic flumes means both of the following:(1) The Padre Dam flume built by Native Americans along the San Diego River to convey water from the Mission Dam to the Mission San Diego de Alcala in the early 1800s.(2) The flume built by the San Diego Flume Company in the late 1880s to convey water from a diverting dam on the upper San Diego River to the eastern edge of the City of San Diego.(e) Local public agency means a city, county, district, or joint powers agency.(f) Nonprofit organization means a private, nonprofit organization that qualifies for exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and that has among its principal charitable purposes the preservation of land for scientific, historic, educational, recreational, scenic, or open-space opportunities, the protection of the natural environment, or preservation or enhancement of wildlife.(g) San Diego River area or area means those lands or other areas that are donated to, or otherwise acquired by, or operated by, the conservancy, which are located within one-half mile on either side of the thread of the river and its tributaries including the historic flumes emanating from the river, from its headwaters near Julian to the Pacific Ocean at Dog Beach in San Diego, and other properties within the watershed of the San Diego River that meet the intent of this division as approved on a case-by-case basis by a two-thirds majority vote of the governing board.(h) Tribal nation means a federally recognized tribe traditionally and culturally affiliated with the County of San Diego.
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4860 32632. For the purposes of this division, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Conservancy means the San Diego River Conservancy established by this division.(b) Fund means the San Diego River Conservancy Fund established pursuant to Section 32657.(c) Governing board means the governing board of the conservancy.(d) Historic flumes means both of the following:(1) The Padre Dam flume built by Native Americans along the San Diego River to convey water from the Mission Dam to the Mission San Diego de Alcala in the early 1800s.(2) The flume built by the San Diego Flume Company in the late 1880s to convey water from a diverting dam on the upper San Diego River to the eastern edge of the City of San Diego.(e) Local public agency means a city, county, district, or joint powers agency.(f) Nonprofit organization means a private, nonprofit organization that qualifies for exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and that has among its principal charitable purposes the preservation of land for scientific, historic, educational, recreational, scenic, or open-space opportunities, the protection of the natural environment, or preservation or enhancement of wildlife.(g) San Diego River area or area means those lands or other areas that are donated to, or otherwise acquired by, or operated by, the conservancy, which are located within one-half mile on either side of the thread of the river and its tributaries including the historic flumes emanating from the river, from its headwaters near Julian to the Pacific Ocean at Dog Beach in San Diego, and other properties within the watershed of the San Diego River that meet the intent of this division as approved on a case-by-case basis by a two-thirds majority vote of the governing board.(h) Tribal nation means a federally recognized tribe traditionally and culturally affiliated with the County of San Diego.
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5264 32632. For the purposes of this division, the following terms have the following meanings:
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5466 (a) Conservancy means the San Diego River Conservancy established by this division.
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5668 (b) Fund means the San Diego River Conservancy Fund established pursuant to Section 32657.
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5870 (c) Governing board means the governing board of the conservancy.
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6072 (d) Historic flumes means both of the following:
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6274 (1) The Padre Dam flume built by Native Americans along the San Diego River to convey water from the Mission Dam to the Mission San Diego de Alcala in the early 1800s.
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6476 (2) The flume built by the San Diego Flume Company in the late 1880s to convey water from a diverting dam on the upper San Diego River to the eastern edge of the City of San Diego.
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6678 (e) Local public agency means a city, county, district, or joint powers agency.
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6880 (f) Nonprofit organization means a private, nonprofit organization that qualifies for exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and that has among its principal charitable purposes the preservation of land for scientific, historic, educational, recreational, scenic, or open-space opportunities, the protection of the natural environment, or preservation or enhancement of wildlife.
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7082 (g) San Diego River area or area means those lands or other areas that are donated to, or otherwise acquired by, or operated by, the conservancy, which are located within one-half mile on either side of the thread of the river and its tributaries including the historic flumes emanating from the river, from its headwaters near Julian to the Pacific Ocean at Dog Beach in San Diego, and other properties within the watershed of the San Diego River that meet the intent of this division as approved on a case-by-case basis by a two-thirds majority vote of the governing board.
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7284 (h) Tribal nation means a federally recognized tribe traditionally and culturally affiliated with the County of San Diego.
7385
7486 SEC. 2. Section 32633 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32633. There is in the Natural Resources Agency, the San Diego River Conservancy, which is created for the following purposes:(a) To acquire and manage public lands within the San Diego River area, and to provide recreational opportunities, open space, wildlife habitat and species restoration and protection, wetland protection and restoration, protection of historical and cultural resources, and protection, maintenance, and improvements of the quality of the waters in the San Diego River and its watershed, its tributaries, and historic flumes emanating from the river for all beneficial uses, lands for educational uses within the area, and natural floodwater conveyance.(b) To provide for the publics enjoyment, and to enhance the recreational and educational experience and cultural and historic interpretation on public lands in the territory in a manner consistent with the protection of land and natural resources, as well as economic resources, in the area.
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7688 SEC. 2. Section 32633 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:
7789
7890 ### SEC. 2.
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8092 32633. There is in the Natural Resources Agency, the San Diego River Conservancy, which is created for the following purposes:(a) To acquire and manage public lands within the San Diego River area, and to provide recreational opportunities, open space, wildlife habitat and species restoration and protection, wetland protection and restoration, protection of historical and cultural resources, and protection, maintenance, and improvements of the quality of the waters in the San Diego River and its watershed, its tributaries, and historic flumes emanating from the river for all beneficial uses, lands for educational uses within the area, and natural floodwater conveyance.(b) To provide for the publics enjoyment, and to enhance the recreational and educational experience and cultural and historic interpretation on public lands in the territory in a manner consistent with the protection of land and natural resources, as well as economic resources, in the area.
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8294 32633. There is in the Natural Resources Agency, the San Diego River Conservancy, which is created for the following purposes:(a) To acquire and manage public lands within the San Diego River area, and to provide recreational opportunities, open space, wildlife habitat and species restoration and protection, wetland protection and restoration, protection of historical and cultural resources, and protection, maintenance, and improvements of the quality of the waters in the San Diego River and its watershed, its tributaries, and historic flumes emanating from the river for all beneficial uses, lands for educational uses within the area, and natural floodwater conveyance.(b) To provide for the publics enjoyment, and to enhance the recreational and educational experience and cultural and historic interpretation on public lands in the territory in a manner consistent with the protection of land and natural resources, as well as economic resources, in the area.
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8496 32633. There is in the Natural Resources Agency, the San Diego River Conservancy, which is created for the following purposes:(a) To acquire and manage public lands within the San Diego River area, and to provide recreational opportunities, open space, wildlife habitat and species restoration and protection, wetland protection and restoration, protection of historical and cultural resources, and protection, maintenance, and improvements of the quality of the waters in the San Diego River and its watershed, its tributaries, and historic flumes emanating from the river for all beneficial uses, lands for educational uses within the area, and natural floodwater conveyance.(b) To provide for the publics enjoyment, and to enhance the recreational and educational experience and cultural and historic interpretation on public lands in the territory in a manner consistent with the protection of land and natural resources, as well as economic resources, in the area.
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88100 32633. There is in the Natural Resources Agency, the San Diego River Conservancy, which is created for the following purposes:
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90102 (a) To acquire and manage public lands within the San Diego River area, and to provide recreational opportunities, open space, wildlife habitat and species restoration and protection, wetland protection and restoration, protection of historical and cultural resources, and protection, maintenance, and improvements of the quality of the waters in the San Diego River and its watershed, its tributaries, and historic flumes emanating from the river for all beneficial uses, lands for educational uses within the area, and natural floodwater conveyance.
91103
92104 (b) To provide for the publics enjoyment, and to enhance the recreational and educational experience and cultural and historic interpretation on public lands in the territory in a manner consistent with the protection of land and natural resources, as well as economic resources, in the area.
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94106 SEC. 3. Section 32634 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32634. (a) The governing board of the conservancy shall consist of 15 voting members and two nonvoting members.(b) The voting members of the board shall consist of the following:(1) The Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, or his or her designee.(2) The Director of Finance, or his or her designee.(3) The Director of Parks and Recreation, or his or her designee.(4) The Director of Fish and Wildlife, or his or her designee.(5) A representative of the Colorado Desert District of the Department of Parks and Recreation, or his or her designee.(6) Five members of the public at large, three of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and one of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(7) The Mayor of San Diego, or his or her designee.(8) One member of the City Council of San Diego, elected by a majority of the membership of the council.(9) One member of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego, whose district includes the preponderance of the San Diego River watershed.(10) One member of the Kumeyaay Diegueo Land Conservancy board of directors, elected by a majority of the membership of that board, or his or her designee.(11) One member of the City Council of Santee, elected by a majority of the membership of the council.(c) The two nonvoting members shall consist of the following:(1) The Executive Director of the Wildlife Conservation Board, or his or her designee.(2) A representative selected by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board.(d) Two of the three initial appointments by the Governor pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) shall be for three-year terms and the third appointment shall be for a two-year term. All subsequent appointments shall be for four-year terms.(e) A person shall not continue as a member of the governing board if that person ceases to hold the office that qualifies that person for membership. Upon the occurrence of those events, the persons membership on the governing board shall automatically terminate.
95107
96108 SEC. 3. Section 32634 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:
97109
98110 ### SEC. 3.
99111
100112 32634. (a) The governing board of the conservancy shall consist of 15 voting members and two nonvoting members.(b) The voting members of the board shall consist of the following:(1) The Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, or his or her designee.(2) The Director of Finance, or his or her designee.(3) The Director of Parks and Recreation, or his or her designee.(4) The Director of Fish and Wildlife, or his or her designee.(5) A representative of the Colorado Desert District of the Department of Parks and Recreation, or his or her designee.(6) Five members of the public at large, three of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and one of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(7) The Mayor of San Diego, or his or her designee.(8) One member of the City Council of San Diego, elected by a majority of the membership of the council.(9) One member of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego, whose district includes the preponderance of the San Diego River watershed.(10) One member of the Kumeyaay Diegueo Land Conservancy board of directors, elected by a majority of the membership of that board, or his or her designee.(11) One member of the City Council of Santee, elected by a majority of the membership of the council.(c) The two nonvoting members shall consist of the following:(1) The Executive Director of the Wildlife Conservation Board, or his or her designee.(2) A representative selected by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board.(d) Two of the three initial appointments by the Governor pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) shall be for three-year terms and the third appointment shall be for a two-year term. All subsequent appointments shall be for four-year terms.(e) A person shall not continue as a member of the governing board if that person ceases to hold the office that qualifies that person for membership. Upon the occurrence of those events, the persons membership on the governing board shall automatically terminate.
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102114 32634. (a) The governing board of the conservancy shall consist of 15 voting members and two nonvoting members.(b) The voting members of the board shall consist of the following:(1) The Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, or his or her designee.(2) The Director of Finance, or his or her designee.(3) The Director of Parks and Recreation, or his or her designee.(4) The Director of Fish and Wildlife, or his or her designee.(5) A representative of the Colorado Desert District of the Department of Parks and Recreation, or his or her designee.(6) Five members of the public at large, three of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and one of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(7) The Mayor of San Diego, or his or her designee.(8) One member of the City Council of San Diego, elected by a majority of the membership of the council.(9) One member of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego, whose district includes the preponderance of the San Diego River watershed.(10) One member of the Kumeyaay Diegueo Land Conservancy board of directors, elected by a majority of the membership of that board, or his or her designee.(11) One member of the City Council of Santee, elected by a majority of the membership of the council.(c) The two nonvoting members shall consist of the following:(1) The Executive Director of the Wildlife Conservation Board, or his or her designee.(2) A representative selected by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board.(d) Two of the three initial appointments by the Governor pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) shall be for three-year terms and the third appointment shall be for a two-year term. All subsequent appointments shall be for four-year terms.(e) A person shall not continue as a member of the governing board if that person ceases to hold the office that qualifies that person for membership. Upon the occurrence of those events, the persons membership on the governing board shall automatically terminate.
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104116 32634. (a) The governing board of the conservancy shall consist of 15 voting members and two nonvoting members.(b) The voting members of the board shall consist of the following:(1) The Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, or his or her designee.(2) The Director of Finance, or his or her designee.(3) The Director of Parks and Recreation, or his or her designee.(4) The Director of Fish and Wildlife, or his or her designee.(5) A representative of the Colorado Desert District of the Department of Parks and Recreation, or his or her designee.(6) Five members of the public at large, three of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and one of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(7) The Mayor of San Diego, or his or her designee.(8) One member of the City Council of San Diego, elected by a majority of the membership of the council.(9) One member of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego, whose district includes the preponderance of the San Diego River watershed.(10) One member of the Kumeyaay Diegueo Land Conservancy board of directors, elected by a majority of the membership of that board, or his or her designee.(11) One member of the City Council of Santee, elected by a majority of the membership of the council.(c) The two nonvoting members shall consist of the following:(1) The Executive Director of the Wildlife Conservation Board, or his or her designee.(2) A representative selected by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board.(d) Two of the three initial appointments by the Governor pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) shall be for three-year terms and the third appointment shall be for a two-year term. All subsequent appointments shall be for four-year terms.(e) A person shall not continue as a member of the governing board if that person ceases to hold the office that qualifies that person for membership. Upon the occurrence of those events, the persons membership on the governing board shall automatically terminate.
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108120 32634. (a) The governing board of the conservancy shall consist of 15 voting members and two nonvoting members.
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110122 (b) The voting members of the board shall consist of the following:
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112124 (1) The Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, or his or her designee.
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114126 (2) The Director of Finance, or his or her designee.
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116128 (3) The Director of Parks and Recreation, or his or her designee.
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118130 (4) The Director of Fish and Wildlife, or his or her designee.
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120132 (5) A representative of the Colorado Desert District of the Department of Parks and Recreation, or his or her designee.
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122134 (6) Five members of the public at large, three of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and one of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.
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124136 (7) The Mayor of San Diego, or his or her designee.
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126138 (8) One member of the City Council of San Diego, elected by a majority of the membership of the council.
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128140 (9) One member of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego, whose district includes the preponderance of the San Diego River watershed.
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130142 (10) One member of the Kumeyaay Diegueo Land Conservancy board of directors, elected by a majority of the membership of that board, or his or her designee.
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132144 (11) One member of the City Council of Santee, elected by a majority of the membership of the council.
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134146 (c) The two nonvoting members shall consist of the following:
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136148 (1) The Executive Director of the Wildlife Conservation Board, or his or her designee.
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138150 (2) A representative selected by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board.
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140152 (d) Two of the three initial appointments by the Governor pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) shall be for three-year terms and the third appointment shall be for a two-year term. All subsequent appointments shall be for four-year terms.
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142154 (e) A person shall not continue as a member of the governing board if that person ceases to hold the office that qualifies that person for membership. Upon the occurrence of those events, the persons membership on the governing board shall automatically terminate.
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144156 SEC. 4. Section 32639 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32639. The conservancy shall establish an office within the San Diego River watershed. The conservancy may rent or own real and personal property and equipment pursuant to applicable statutes and regulations. The conservancy shall not levy a tax or regulate land use.
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146158 SEC. 4. Section 32639 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:
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150162 32639. The conservancy shall establish an office within the San Diego River watershed. The conservancy may rent or own real and personal property and equipment pursuant to applicable statutes and regulations. The conservancy shall not levy a tax or regulate land use.
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152164 32639. The conservancy shall establish an office within the San Diego River watershed. The conservancy may rent or own real and personal property and equipment pursuant to applicable statutes and regulations. The conservancy shall not levy a tax or regulate land use.
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154166 32639. The conservancy shall establish an office within the San Diego River watershed. The conservancy may rent or own real and personal property and equipment pursuant to applicable statutes and regulations. The conservancy shall not levy a tax or regulate land use.
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158170 32639. The conservancy shall establish an office within the San Diego River watershed. The conservancy may rent or own real and personal property and equipment pursuant to applicable statutes and regulations. The conservancy shall not levy a tax or regulate land use.
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160172 SEC. 5. Section 32643 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32643. The conservancy may do any of the following to provide necessary services:(a) Select and hire private consultants or contractors.(b) Enter into memorandums of understanding with state and local public agencies.(c) Enter into a joint powers agreement pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, as described in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code.
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162174 SEC. 5. Section 32643 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:
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166178 32643. The conservancy may do any of the following to provide necessary services:(a) Select and hire private consultants or contractors.(b) Enter into memorandums of understanding with state and local public agencies.(c) Enter into a joint powers agreement pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, as described in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code.
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168180 32643. The conservancy may do any of the following to provide necessary services:(a) Select and hire private consultants or contractors.(b) Enter into memorandums of understanding with state and local public agencies.(c) Enter into a joint powers agreement pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, as described in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code.
169181
170182 32643. The conservancy may do any of the following to provide necessary services:(a) Select and hire private consultants or contractors.(b) Enter into memorandums of understanding with state and local public agencies.(c) Enter into a joint powers agreement pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, as described in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code.
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172184
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174186 32643. The conservancy may do any of the following to provide necessary services:
175187
176188 (a) Select and hire private consultants or contractors.
177189
178190 (b) Enter into memorandums of understanding with state and local public agencies.
179191
180192 (c) Enter into a joint powers agreement pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, as described in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code.
181193
182194 SEC. 6. Section 32645 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32645. The conservancy may take any of the following actions for the purposes of this division:(a) Select and acquire real property or interests in real property in the name of the state pursuant to the Property Acquisition Law (Part 11 (commencing with Section 15850) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). The conservancy may coordinate the acquisition with public agencies or partner organizations if the site is under immediate development pressure.(b) Acquire interests in land by various means, including, but not limited to, land exchanges, easements, development rights, life estates, leases, and leaseback agreements.(c) Accept and hold real property or an interest in real property that is acquired through acquisition, gift, exchange, donation, or dedication.(d) Local public agencies shall retain exclusive authority over all zoning or land use regulations within their jurisdiction.
183195
184196 SEC. 6. Section 32645 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:
185197
186198 ### SEC. 6.
187199
188200 32645. The conservancy may take any of the following actions for the purposes of this division:(a) Select and acquire real property or interests in real property in the name of the state pursuant to the Property Acquisition Law (Part 11 (commencing with Section 15850) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). The conservancy may coordinate the acquisition with public agencies or partner organizations if the site is under immediate development pressure.(b) Acquire interests in land by various means, including, but not limited to, land exchanges, easements, development rights, life estates, leases, and leaseback agreements.(c) Accept and hold real property or an interest in real property that is acquired through acquisition, gift, exchange, donation, or dedication.(d) Local public agencies shall retain exclusive authority over all zoning or land use regulations within their jurisdiction.
189201
190202 32645. The conservancy may take any of the following actions for the purposes of this division:(a) Select and acquire real property or interests in real property in the name of the state pursuant to the Property Acquisition Law (Part 11 (commencing with Section 15850) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). The conservancy may coordinate the acquisition with public agencies or partner organizations if the site is under immediate development pressure.(b) Acquire interests in land by various means, including, but not limited to, land exchanges, easements, development rights, life estates, leases, and leaseback agreements.(c) Accept and hold real property or an interest in real property that is acquired through acquisition, gift, exchange, donation, or dedication.(d) Local public agencies shall retain exclusive authority over all zoning or land use regulations within their jurisdiction.
191203
192204 32645. The conservancy may take any of the following actions for the purposes of this division:(a) Select and acquire real property or interests in real property in the name of the state pursuant to the Property Acquisition Law (Part 11 (commencing with Section 15850) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). The conservancy may coordinate the acquisition with public agencies or partner organizations if the site is under immediate development pressure.(b) Acquire interests in land by various means, including, but not limited to, land exchanges, easements, development rights, life estates, leases, and leaseback agreements.(c) Accept and hold real property or an interest in real property that is acquired through acquisition, gift, exchange, donation, or dedication.(d) Local public agencies shall retain exclusive authority over all zoning or land use regulations within their jurisdiction.
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194206
195207
196208 32645. The conservancy may take any of the following actions for the purposes of this division:
197209
198210 (a) Select and acquire real property or interests in real property in the name of the state pursuant to the Property Acquisition Law (Part 11 (commencing with Section 15850) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). The conservancy may coordinate the acquisition with public agencies or partner organizations if the site is under immediate development pressure.
199211
200212 (b) Acquire interests in land by various means, including, but not limited to, land exchanges, easements, development rights, life estates, leases, and leaseback agreements.
201213
202214 (c) Accept and hold real property or an interest in real property that is acquired through acquisition, gift, exchange, donation, or dedication.
203215
204216 (d) Local public agencies shall retain exclusive authority over all zoning or land use regulations within their jurisdiction.
205217
206218 SEC. 7. Section 32649 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32649. (a) The conservancy may award grants to any local public agency, state agency, joint powers agency, special district, tribal nation, and nonprofit organization consistent with the purposes of this division.(b) A grant from the conservancy to an entity described in subdivision (a) for the acquisition of real property or an interest in real property is subject to all of the following conditions:(1) The purchase price of any interest in land acquired may not exceed fair market value, as established by an appraisal that is approved by the conservancy.(2) The conservancy shall approve the terms under which the interest in land is acquired.(3) An interest in land acquired through the use of a grant may not be used as security for any debt to be incurred by the entity.(4) A transfer of land acquired through the use of a grant is subject to the approval of the conservancy and the execution of an agreement between the conservancy and the transferee sufficient to protect the interest of the people of the state.(5) The state shall have the right of entry and power of termination over any interest in real property acquired with state funds, and may exercise those rights if any material term or condition of the grant is violated.(6) If the entity receiving the grant ceases to exist for any reason, the title to all interests in real property acquired with state funds shall immediately vest in the state, except that, prior to that termination, any other public agency or nonprofit organization may receive, upon approval by the conservancy, title to all or a portion of that interest, by recording a written acceptance of title and the conservancys written approval with the county recorders office of the county with jurisdiction over the property.(7) If the terms and conditions of the grant are not met, the conservancy may seek repayment of moneys granted pursuant to that grant.(c) Any deed or other instrument of conveyance evidencing the final acquisition of real property by an entity pursuant to this section shall be recorded with the county recorders office in the county with jurisdiction over the property, and shall detail the states right of entry and power of termination of any interest in the property.
207219
208220 SEC. 7. Section 32649 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:
209221
210222 ### SEC. 7.
211223
212224 32649. (a) The conservancy may award grants to any local public agency, state agency, joint powers agency, special district, tribal nation, and nonprofit organization consistent with the purposes of this division.(b) A grant from the conservancy to an entity described in subdivision (a) for the acquisition of real property or an interest in real property is subject to all of the following conditions:(1) The purchase price of any interest in land acquired may not exceed fair market value, as established by an appraisal that is approved by the conservancy.(2) The conservancy shall approve the terms under which the interest in land is acquired.(3) An interest in land acquired through the use of a grant may not be used as security for any debt to be incurred by the entity.(4) A transfer of land acquired through the use of a grant is subject to the approval of the conservancy and the execution of an agreement between the conservancy and the transferee sufficient to protect the interest of the people of the state.(5) The state shall have the right of entry and power of termination over any interest in real property acquired with state funds, and may exercise those rights if any material term or condition of the grant is violated.(6) If the entity receiving the grant ceases to exist for any reason, the title to all interests in real property acquired with state funds shall immediately vest in the state, except that, prior to that termination, any other public agency or nonprofit organization may receive, upon approval by the conservancy, title to all or a portion of that interest, by recording a written acceptance of title and the conservancys written approval with the county recorders office of the county with jurisdiction over the property.(7) If the terms and conditions of the grant are not met, the conservancy may seek repayment of moneys granted pursuant to that grant.(c) Any deed or other instrument of conveyance evidencing the final acquisition of real property by an entity pursuant to this section shall be recorded with the county recorders office in the county with jurisdiction over the property, and shall detail the states right of entry and power of termination of any interest in the property.
213225
214226 32649. (a) The conservancy may award grants to any local public agency, state agency, joint powers agency, special district, tribal nation, and nonprofit organization consistent with the purposes of this division.(b) A grant from the conservancy to an entity described in subdivision (a) for the acquisition of real property or an interest in real property is subject to all of the following conditions:(1) The purchase price of any interest in land acquired may not exceed fair market value, as established by an appraisal that is approved by the conservancy.(2) The conservancy shall approve the terms under which the interest in land is acquired.(3) An interest in land acquired through the use of a grant may not be used as security for any debt to be incurred by the entity.(4) A transfer of land acquired through the use of a grant is subject to the approval of the conservancy and the execution of an agreement between the conservancy and the transferee sufficient to protect the interest of the people of the state.(5) The state shall have the right of entry and power of termination over any interest in real property acquired with state funds, and may exercise those rights if any material term or condition of the grant is violated.(6) If the entity receiving the grant ceases to exist for any reason, the title to all interests in real property acquired with state funds shall immediately vest in the state, except that, prior to that termination, any other public agency or nonprofit organization may receive, upon approval by the conservancy, title to all or a portion of that interest, by recording a written acceptance of title and the conservancys written approval with the county recorders office of the county with jurisdiction over the property.(7) If the terms and conditions of the grant are not met, the conservancy may seek repayment of moneys granted pursuant to that grant.(c) Any deed or other instrument of conveyance evidencing the final acquisition of real property by an entity pursuant to this section shall be recorded with the county recorders office in the county with jurisdiction over the property, and shall detail the states right of entry and power of termination of any interest in the property.
215227
216228 32649. (a) The conservancy may award grants to any local public agency, state agency, joint powers agency, special district, tribal nation, and nonprofit organization consistent with the purposes of this division.(b) A grant from the conservancy to an entity described in subdivision (a) for the acquisition of real property or an interest in real property is subject to all of the following conditions:(1) The purchase price of any interest in land acquired may not exceed fair market value, as established by an appraisal that is approved by the conservancy.(2) The conservancy shall approve the terms under which the interest in land is acquired.(3) An interest in land acquired through the use of a grant may not be used as security for any debt to be incurred by the entity.(4) A transfer of land acquired through the use of a grant is subject to the approval of the conservancy and the execution of an agreement between the conservancy and the transferee sufficient to protect the interest of the people of the state.(5) The state shall have the right of entry and power of termination over any interest in real property acquired with state funds, and may exercise those rights if any material term or condition of the grant is violated.(6) If the entity receiving the grant ceases to exist for any reason, the title to all interests in real property acquired with state funds shall immediately vest in the state, except that, prior to that termination, any other public agency or nonprofit organization may receive, upon approval by the conservancy, title to all or a portion of that interest, by recording a written acceptance of title and the conservancys written approval with the county recorders office of the county with jurisdiction over the property.(7) If the terms and conditions of the grant are not met, the conservancy may seek repayment of moneys granted pursuant to that grant.(c) Any deed or other instrument of conveyance evidencing the final acquisition of real property by an entity pursuant to this section shall be recorded with the county recorders office in the county with jurisdiction over the property, and shall detail the states right of entry and power of termination of any interest in the property.
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218230
219231
220232 32649. (a) The conservancy may award grants to any local public agency, state agency, joint powers agency, special district, tribal nation, and nonprofit organization consistent with the purposes of this division.
221233
222234 (b) A grant from the conservancy to an entity described in subdivision (a) for the acquisition of real property or an interest in real property is subject to all of the following conditions:
223235
224236 (1) The purchase price of any interest in land acquired may not exceed fair market value, as established by an appraisal that is approved by the conservancy.
225237
226238 (2) The conservancy shall approve the terms under which the interest in land is acquired.
227239
228240 (3) An interest in land acquired through the use of a grant may not be used as security for any debt to be incurred by the entity.
229241
230242 (4) A transfer of land acquired through the use of a grant is subject to the approval of the conservancy and the execution of an agreement between the conservancy and the transferee sufficient to protect the interest of the people of the state.
231243
232244 (5) The state shall have the right of entry and power of termination over any interest in real property acquired with state funds, and may exercise those rights if any material term or condition of the grant is violated.
233245
234246 (6) If the entity receiving the grant ceases to exist for any reason, the title to all interests in real property acquired with state funds shall immediately vest in the state, except that, prior to that termination, any other public agency or nonprofit organization may receive, upon approval by the conservancy, title to all or a portion of that interest, by recording a written acceptance of title and the conservancys written approval with the county recorders office of the county with jurisdiction over the property.
235247
236248 (7) If the terms and conditions of the grant are not met, the conservancy may seek repayment of moneys granted pursuant to that grant.
237249
238250 (c) Any deed or other instrument of conveyance evidencing the final acquisition of real property by an entity pursuant to this section shall be recorded with the county recorders office in the county with jurisdiction over the property, and shall detail the states right of entry and power of termination of any interest in the property.
239251
240252 SEC. 8. Section 32651 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:32651. The conservancy may take any of the following actions for the purposes of this division:(a) Initiate, negotiate, and participate in agreements for the management of land under its ownership or control with a local public agency, state agency, federal agency, nonprofit organization, tribal nation, individual, corporate entity, and partnership, and enter into any other agreement authorized by state or federal law.(b) Improve, develop, and preserve lands for the purpose of protecting the natural, cultural, and historical resources, or otherwise meeting the purposes of this division. Those purposes include protecting environmental resources by preserving and enhancing the states most valuable natural resources in the San Diego River area, including natural lands such as wetlands, watersheds, wildlife habitat, and other wildlands, recreation lands such as parks, trails, greenbelts, and other open-space lands, and landscapes with locally unique features and areas identified by the state as deserving special protection.(c) Merge or split parcels, adjust boundary lines, or take similar actions as part of the acquisition of land, or as needed in order to facilitate the management of land under its ownership or control.(d) Fix and collect fees for any service rendered by the conservancy. The amount of the fee may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the service rendered by the conservancy.
241253
242254 SEC. 8. Section 32651 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:
243255
244256 ### SEC. 8.
245257
246258 32651. The conservancy may take any of the following actions for the purposes of this division:(a) Initiate, negotiate, and participate in agreements for the management of land under its ownership or control with a local public agency, state agency, federal agency, nonprofit organization, tribal nation, individual, corporate entity, and partnership, and enter into any other agreement authorized by state or federal law.(b) Improve, develop, and preserve lands for the purpose of protecting the natural, cultural, and historical resources, or otherwise meeting the purposes of this division. Those purposes include protecting environmental resources by preserving and enhancing the states most valuable natural resources in the San Diego River area, including natural lands such as wetlands, watersheds, wildlife habitat, and other wildlands, recreation lands such as parks, trails, greenbelts, and other open-space lands, and landscapes with locally unique features and areas identified by the state as deserving special protection.(c) Merge or split parcels, adjust boundary lines, or take similar actions as part of the acquisition of land, or as needed in order to facilitate the management of land under its ownership or control.(d) Fix and collect fees for any service rendered by the conservancy. The amount of the fee may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the service rendered by the conservancy.
247259
248260 32651. The conservancy may take any of the following actions for the purposes of this division:(a) Initiate, negotiate, and participate in agreements for the management of land under its ownership or control with a local public agency, state agency, federal agency, nonprofit organization, tribal nation, individual, corporate entity, and partnership, and enter into any other agreement authorized by state or federal law.(b) Improve, develop, and preserve lands for the purpose of protecting the natural, cultural, and historical resources, or otherwise meeting the purposes of this division. Those purposes include protecting environmental resources by preserving and enhancing the states most valuable natural resources in the San Diego River area, including natural lands such as wetlands, watersheds, wildlife habitat, and other wildlands, recreation lands such as parks, trails, greenbelts, and other open-space lands, and landscapes with locally unique features and areas identified by the state as deserving special protection.(c) Merge or split parcels, adjust boundary lines, or take similar actions as part of the acquisition of land, or as needed in order to facilitate the management of land under its ownership or control.(d) Fix and collect fees for any service rendered by the conservancy. The amount of the fee may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the service rendered by the conservancy.
249261
250262 32651. The conservancy may take any of the following actions for the purposes of this division:(a) Initiate, negotiate, and participate in agreements for the management of land under its ownership or control with a local public agency, state agency, federal agency, nonprofit organization, tribal nation, individual, corporate entity, and partnership, and enter into any other agreement authorized by state or federal law.(b) Improve, develop, and preserve lands for the purpose of protecting the natural, cultural, and historical resources, or otherwise meeting the purposes of this division. Those purposes include protecting environmental resources by preserving and enhancing the states most valuable natural resources in the San Diego River area, including natural lands such as wetlands, watersheds, wildlife habitat, and other wildlands, recreation lands such as parks, trails, greenbelts, and other open-space lands, and landscapes with locally unique features and areas identified by the state as deserving special protection.(c) Merge or split parcels, adjust boundary lines, or take similar actions as part of the acquisition of land, or as needed in order to facilitate the management of land under its ownership or control.(d) Fix and collect fees for any service rendered by the conservancy. The amount of the fee may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the service rendered by the conservancy.
251263
252264
253265
254266 32651. The conservancy may take any of the following actions for the purposes of this division:
255267
256268 (a) Initiate, negotiate, and participate in agreements for the management of land under its ownership or control with a local public agency, state agency, federal agency, nonprofit organization, tribal nation, individual, corporate entity, and partnership, and enter into any other agreement authorized by state or federal law.
257269
258270 (b) Improve, develop, and preserve lands for the purpose of protecting the natural, cultural, and historical resources, or otherwise meeting the purposes of this division. Those purposes include protecting environmental resources by preserving and enhancing the states most valuable natural resources in the San Diego River area, including natural lands such as wetlands, watersheds, wildlife habitat, and other wildlands, recreation lands such as parks, trails, greenbelts, and other open-space lands, and landscapes with locally unique features and areas identified by the state as deserving special protection.
259271
260272 (c) Merge or split parcels, adjust boundary lines, or take similar actions as part of the acquisition of land, or as needed in order to facilitate the management of land under its ownership or control.
261273
262274 (d) Fix and collect fees for any service rendered by the conservancy. The amount of the fee may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the service rendered by the conservancy.