Additions and deletions to the code sections for 1998, 1999 and 2000 have been noted in the text. Additions (with the exception of section numbers and headings) are noted by bold-faced type, while asterisks (***) denote the deletion of punctuation, words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs.
Article 1. General Provisions and
Definitions
Article 2. Declaration of State Policy
and Legislative Intent
Article 3. Establishment and Functions
of Office of Planning and Research
Article 4. Powers and Duties
Article 5. Statewide Environmental Goals
and Policy Report
Article 6. Local Base Reuse Entities
65025. Office
"Office" as used in this chapter means the Office of Planning and Research.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534.)
Note: Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534, also reads:
SEC. 4. The Office of Planning and Research shall give immediate and high priority to the development of land use policy. As a first component of such policy, the office shall develop, in conjunction with appropriate state departments and federal, regional and local agencies, a statewide plan and implementation program for protecting land and water resources of the state which are of statewide significance in terms of the state’s natural resource base and the preservation and enhancement of environmental quality and are threatened due to urban expansion, incompatible public or private use or development or other circumstances.
The planning program shall consider, but not be limited to:
1. Areas of outstanding scientific, scenic and recreation value.
2. Areas which are required as habitat for significant fish and wildlife resources, including rare and endangered species.
3. Forest and agricultural lands which are judged to be of major importance in meeting future needs for food, fiber and timber.
4. Areas which provide green space and open areas in and around high-density metropolitan development.
5. Areas which are required to provide needed access to coastal beaches, lakeshores, and riverbanks.
6. Areas which require special development regulation because of hazardous or special conditions, such as earthquake fault zones, unstable slide areas, flood plains, and watersheds.
7. Areas which serve as connecting links between major public recreation and open-space sites, such as utility easements, streambanks, trails, and scenic highway corridors.
8. Areas of major historic or cultural interest.
SEC. 5. The planning and implementation program shall consider the full range of powers, programs and actions by which state government may influence the use and
development of land and water resources, including public acquisition, zoning, tax incentives, development regulations and acquisition of development rights.
65026. Functional plan
"Functional plan" as used in this chapter, means an intermediate- or short-range plan for the operation of a discrete function of state government.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534. See note following Section 65025.)
65027. Report
"Report" as used in this chapter, means the State Environmental Goals and Policy Report.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534. See note following Section 65025.)
65028.1. Council
"Council," as used in this chapter, means the Planning Advisory and Assistance Council established pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 65040.6.
(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1386.)
65028.2. District
"District," as used in this chapter, means a regional planning district created by the Office of Planning and Research pursuant to Section 65040.4.
(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1386.)
65030. Land resources
The Legislature finds and declares that California’s land is an exhaustible resource, not just a commodity, and is essential to the economy, environment and general well-being of the people of California. It is the policy of the state and the intent of the Legislature to protect California’s land resource, to insure its preservation and use in ways which are economically and socially desirable in an attempt to improve the quality of life in California.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1386.)
65030.1. Growth planning
The Legislature also finds that decisions involving the future growth of the state, most of which are made and will continue to be made at the local level, should be guided by an effective planning process, including the local general plan, and should proceed within the framework of officially approved statewide goals and policies directed to land use, population growth and distribution, development, open space, resource preservation and utilization, air and water quality, and other related physical, social and economic development factors.
(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1386.)
65030.2. Costs and benefits of growth
It is further the policy of the state and the intent of the Legislature that land use decisions be made with full knowledge of their economic and fiscal implications, giving consideration to short-term costs and benefits, and their relationship to long-term environmental impact as well as long-term costs and benefits.
(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1386.)
65031. Environmental goals, policies, plans: Governor’s executive functions
The Legislature further finds and declares that recommendation, continuous evaluation and execution of statewide environmental goals, policies and plans are included within the scope of the executive functions of the Governor and responsibility for assuring orderly administration of this process within state government should be assigned to a governmental unit reporting directly to the Governor.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534. See note following Section 65025.)
65032. Integration of planning and budgeting
The Legislature further finds and declares that analysis of the impact of individual programs on the achievement of statewide environmental goals and the necessity of allocating fiscal and other resources of the state among competing programs and needs requires integration of the planning and executive budget functions within state government.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534. See note following Section 65025.)
65033. Public participation
The Legislature recognizes the importance of public participation at every level of the planning process. It is therefore the policy of the state and the intent of the Legislature that each state, regional, and local agency concerned in the planning process involve the public through public hearings, informative meetings, publicity and other means available to them, and that at such hearings and other public forums, the public be afforded the opportunity to respond to clearly defined alternative objectives, policies, and actions.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1386.)
65034. Legislative policy and actions on state planning
The Legislature further finds and declares that the state planning process should be designed to influence legislative policy and actions and therefore should specifically include: (1) provisions for regular review and positive action by the Legislature on statewide environmental goals, plans and policies; and (2) clear identification of legislative actions required to carry out statewide environmental goals.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534. See note following Section 65025.)
65035. OPR as statewide land use planning agency
The Legislature finds that it is necessary to have one agency at the state level which is responsible for developing state land use policies, coordinating planning of all state agencies, and assisting and monitoring local and regional planning. The Legislature recognizes that the Office of Planning and Research in the office of the Governor, as the most appropriate state agency to carry out this statewide land use planning function. It is not the intent of the Legislature to vest in the Office of Planning and Research any direct operating or regulatory powers over land use, public works, or other state, regional, or local projects or programs.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1386.)
65035.1. (Repealed by Stats. 1996, Ch. 799.)
65036. Functional state plans
It is the policy of the state and the intent of the Legislature to assure orderly planning for specific functions such as water development, transportation, natural resources, economic development and human resources by units of state government who exercise management responsibility for these functions. It is further the intent of the Legislature to provide, as part of the state planning process, that state functional plans proceed from common assumptions and forecasts of statewide growth and development, including those set forth in Section 21001 of the Public Resources Code.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534. See note following Section 65025.)
65036.1. Advisory council
The Legislature recognizes that the state planning process, particularly with regard to the preparation of statewide goals and policies, should incorporate the recommendations and views of an advisory council that is responsive to, and of some assistance to, the planning concerns that occur on a local and regional basis.
(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1386.)
65036.5. (Repealed by Stats. 1995, Ch. 686. Effective on October 10, 1995.)
65036.6. Local Agency Procedure
The Legislature requests the Governor to direct one or more state agencies to examine, by January 1, 1996, the extent to which local agencies establish procedures to comply with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 66000) and Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 66016) of Division of 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 764.)
65037. Establishment of OPR
The Office of Planning and Research is hereby established in state government in the Governor’s office. The office shall be under the direct control of a director, who shall be responsible to the Governor.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534. See note following Section 65025.)
65038. Appointment of director
For the purpose of administering this chapter, the Governor shall appoint the Director of State Planning and Research, who shall perform all duties, exercise all powers, assume and discharge all responsibilities, and carry out and effect all purposes vested by the law in the office, including contracting for professional or consultant services in connection with the work of the office.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534. See note following Section 65025.)
65039. Director’s salary
*** The Governor may appoint the Director of Planning and Research at a salary that shall be fixed pursuant to Section 12001 ***.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534. See note following Section 65025. Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 689)
65040. Duties of OPR
The Office of Planning and Research shall serve the Governor and his or her Cabinet as staff for long-range planning and research, and constitute the comprehensive state planning agency. In this capacity the office shall:
(a) Assisted by the Planning Advisory and Assistance Council established pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 65040.6, engage in the formulation, evaluation and updating of long-range goals and policies for land use, population growth and distribution, urban expansion, development, open space, resource preservation and utilization, air and water quality, and other factors which shape statewide development patterns and significantly influence the quality of the state’s environment.
(b) Assist in the orderly preparation by appropriate state departments and agencies of intermediate- and short-range functional plans to guide programs of transportation, water management, open space, recreation and other functions which relate to the protection and enhancement of the state’s environment.
(c) In conjunction with the council, evaluate plans and programs of departments and agencies of state government, identify conflicts or omissions, and recommend to the Governor and the Legislature new state policies, programs and actions, or amendments of existing programs, as required, to resolve conflicts, advance statewide environmental goals to respond to emerging environmental problems and opportunities, and to assure that all state policies and programs conform to the adopted land use planning goals and programs.
(d) Assist the Department of Finance in preparing, as part of the annual state budget, an integrated program of priority actions to implement state functional plans and to achieve statewide environmental goals and objectives and take other actions to assure that the program budget, submitted annually to the Legislature, contains information reporting the achievement of state goals and objectives by departments and agencies of state government.
(e) Coordinate the development of policies and criteria to ensure the federal grants-in-aid administered or directly expended by state government advance statewide environmental goals and objectives.
(f) Coordinate the development and operation of a statewide environmental monitoring system to assess the implications of present growth and development trends on the environment and to identify at an early time, potential threats to public health, natural resources and environmental quality.
(g) Coordinate, in conjunction with appropriate state, regional, and local agencies, the development of objectives, criteria and procedures for the orderly evaluation and report of the impact of public and private actions on the environmental quality of the state and as a guide to the preparation of environmental impact reports required of state and local agencies in Sections 21102 and 21150 of the Public Resources Code.
(h) Coordinate research activities of state government directed to the growth and development of the state and the preservation of environmental quality, render advice to the Governor, to his or her Cabinet, to the Legislature, and any agency or department of state government, and provide information to, and cooperate with, the Legislature or any of its committees or officers.
(i) Coordinate the technical assistance provided by state departments and agencies in regional and local planning to assure that such plans are consistent with statewide environmental goals and objectives.
(j) Accept and allocate or expend grants and gifts from any source, public or private, for the purpose of state planning and undertake other planning and coordinating activities as will implement the policy and intent of the Legislature as set forth herein.
(k) Develop long-range policies to assist the state and local agencies in meeting the problems presented by the growth and development of urban areas and defining the complementary roles of the state, cities, counties, school districts, and special districts with respect to such growth.
(l) Encourage the formation and proper functioning of, and provide planning assistance to, city, county, district, and regional planning agencies.
(m) Assist local government in land use planning.
(Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1386; Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 686. Effective on October 10, 1995.)
65040.1. State aviation plan
In developing a land use policy for the state, the Office of Planning and Research shall cooperate with the Department of Transportation and other federal, state, regional, and local agencies in their development of a viable, feasible, and attainable long-range master plan for aviation that will provide a framework for discussions, a program of accomplishments, and a means to resolve the complex problems of air transportation in California. Such policy and plan shall be guided by the environmental goals and policies of the State Environmental Goals and Policy Report (Section 65041).
The office shall advise the Legislature, from time to time, of long-range budgetary projections of the state’s share of the costs relating to the development of new airports and related communities. The projections and information relating to airports shall be provided by the Department of Transportation.
It is the intent of the Legislature that society not be compelled to tolerate environmental pollution and that there be provided a level of air service acceptable to society without unacceptable costs in terms of pollution, congestion, or dollars.
(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 212.)
65040.2. General plan guidelines
(a) In connection with its responsibilities under subdivision (l) of Section 65040, the office shall develop and adopt guidelines for the preparation and content of the mandatory elements required in city and county general plans by Article 5 (commencing with Section 65300) of Chapter 3 of Title 7. For purposes of this section, the guidelines prepared pursuant to Section 50459 of the Health and Safety Code shall be the guidelines for the housing element required by Section 65302. In the event that additional elements are hereafter required in city and county general plans by Article 5 (commencing with Section 65300) of Chapter 3, the office shall adopt guidelines for those elements within six months of the effective date of the legislation requiring those additional elements.
(b) The office may request from each state department and agency, as it deems appropriate, and such department or agency shall provide, technical assistance in readopting, amending, or repealing the guidelines.
(c) The guidelines shall be advisory to each city and county in order to provide assistance in preparing and maintaining their respective general plans.
(d) The office shall provide for regular review and revision of the guidelines established pursuant to this section.
(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 641; Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 686. Effective on October 10, 1995.)
65040.3. Local technical assistance
When requested by a local or regional agency, the office may furnish information and technical and professional advice on the preparation, adoption, amendment, and implementation of general plans, specific plans, or other local or regional plans, the preparation, adoption, amendment, and enforcement of regulations, procedures, programs and legislation required for the implementation of local or regional plans, and information and technical and professional advice concerning planning problems.
(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 641; Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 799.)
65040.4. Regional planning districts
(a) The office shall divide the state into regional planning districts. Insofar as possible, the districts shall be established to include:
(1) Natural physiographical regions containing complete watersheds of major streams, and the land upon which the waters of such watersheds are put to beneficial use.
(2) Areas having mutual, social, environmental, and commercial interests as exemplified by connecting routes of transportation, by trade and by common use of open space and recreation areas within the region.
(b) The regional planning districts established by the Council on Intergovernmental Relations pursuant to former Section 34216 shall remain in effect as the regional planning districts of the office until changed by the office.
(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 641.)
65040.5. Notification
(a) The office shall notify a city or county with a general plan that has not been revised within eight years.
(b) The office shall notify the Attorney General if a general plan of a city or county has not been revised within ten years.
(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 641; Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 437. Effective September 24, 1994.)
65040.6. Planning advisory and assistance council
(a) The Planning Advisory and Assistance Council is hereby created within the office, the membership of which shall be as follows: three city representatives; three county representatives; one representative of each district, provided that at least two of the district representatives are representatives of metropolitan areawide planning organizations and that at least one of the district representatives is a representative of a nonmetropolitan planning organization; and one representative of Indian tribes and bands which have reservations or rancherias within California. The city and county representatives appointed pursuant to this subdivision shall be selected by the director from nominees submitted by the League of California Cities and by the California State Association of Counties. Representatives of areawide planning organizations appointed pursuant to this subdivision shall be selected by the director from nominees submitted by the several areawide planning organizations within the state. Other district representatives shall be appointed by the director. The representatives of Indian tribes and bands shall be a member of one such tribe or band, and shall be selected by the director.
Appointment to the advisory council shall be for a term of two years, provided that the members of the first council shall classify themselves by lot so that one-half shall serve an initial term of one year and one-half shall serve an initial term of two years. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner provided for the original appointment.
(b) The council shall provide such advice as may be necessary to assist the office in discharging the requirements of Sections 65040 to 65040.4, inclusive. In particular, the council shall:
(1) Assist the office in the preparation of the state long-range goals and policies, in the manner specified in subdivision (a) of Section 65040.
(2) Evaluate the planning functions of the various state agencies involved in planning, in the manner specified in subdivision (c) of Section 65040.
(3) Make appropriate decisions and provide such advice and assistance as may be required by federal statute or regulation in connection with any federal program administered by the office.
(c) The council shall meet on call of the director of the office, who shall convene at least two council meetings during each year.
(d) Council members shall serve without compensation, but they may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in connection with their duties.
(Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1386; Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 580.)
65040.7. (Repealed by Stats. 1995, Ch. 686. Effective on October 10, 1995.)
65040.8. Housing cost impact assessment manual
The Office of Planning and Research shall develop a housing cost manual which may be used by local agencies in assessing the impact on housing costs of alternative land use proposals and land use regulatory programs of local agencies and as an aid in evaluating private land use proposals.
The manual shall present economic and technical criteria for local agencies to use in developing or acting on, or both, general plan elements, zoning regulations, subdivision map regulations, alternative land use proposals and policies, and private land use proposals. The manual shall include a step-by-step program which local agencies may follow, including, but not limited to, sources of data, methods of summarizing and using the data, formulas for evaluating the impacts on housing costs of land use and land use regulatory decisions, and a guideline on how to prepare a single statement of results.
The Office of Planning and Research shall complete the housing cost manual required by this section by January 1, 1981.
(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 854.)
65040.9. (Repealed by Stats. 1993, Ch. 56.)
65040.10. State Clearinghouse
As used in this article, "State Clearinghouse" means the office of that name established by executive action of the Governor or any successor office designated by the Governor as the clearinghouse for information from the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of 1968 (P.L. 90-577).
(Formerly Section 12035 of the Government Code; Amended and renumbered by Stats. 1996, Ch. 872.)
65040.11. Submittal to agency
The "State Clearinghouse" shall submit such information acquired by it pursuant to the application of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of 1968 (P.L. 90-577) to an agency designated for that purpose by concurrent resolution of the Legislature.
(Formerly Section 12036 of the Government Code; Amended and renumbered by Stats. 1996, Ch. 872.)
65040.12. Coordination of environmental justice programs
(a) The office shall be the coordinating agency in state government for environmental justice programs.
(b) The director shall do all of the following:
(1) Consult with the Secretaries of the California Environmental Protection Agency, the Resources Agency, the Trade and Commerce Agency, and the Business, Transportation, and Housing Agency, any other appropriate state agencies, and all other interested members of the public and private sectors in this state.
(2) Coordinate the office’s efforts and share information regarding environmental justice programs with the Council on Environmental Quality, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the General Accounting Office, the Office of Management and Budget, and other federal agencies.
(3) Review and evaluate any information from federal agencies that is obtained as a result of their respective regulatory activities under federal Executive Order 12898.
(c) For the purposes of this section, "environmental justice" means the fair treatment of people of all races, cultures, and incomes with respect to the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 690; Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 728.; Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 690.)
65041. Report required
The governor shall prepare and thereafter shall cause to be maintained, regularly reviewed and revised a comprehensive State Environmental Goals and Policy Report. In the preparation of the report, priority shall be given to the development of statewide land use policy, including the recommendations resulting from the land use planning and implementation program set forth in Section 65040.6, and including the recommendations of the Planning Advisory and Assistance Council established pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 65040.6.
The report shall contain, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) An overview, looking 20 to 30 years ahead, of state growth and development and a statement of approved state environmental goals and objectives, including those directed to land use, population growth and distribution, development, the conservation of natural resources, and air and water quality.
(b) Description of new and revised state policies, programs and other actions of the executive and legislative branches required to implement statewide environmental goals, including intermediate-range plans and actions directed to natural resources, human resources and transportation.
(Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1386.)
65042. Cooperation with OPR
Every officer, agency, department or instrumentality of state government shall cooperate in the preparation and maintenance of the State Environmental Goals and Policy Report and shall comply with any request for advice, assistance, information or other material.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534. See note following Section 65025.)
65043. Public participation
The maximum public understanding and response to alternative statewide environmental goals, policies and actions shall be sought in the preparation and maintenance of the State Environmental Goals and Policy Report. The Governor shall consider the desirability of periodic public hearings, the formation of citizen advisory groups and other appropriate actions to accomplish this purpose.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534. See note following Section 65025.)
65044. Legislative advice
Upon completion of the State Environmental Goals and Policy Report, the Governor, prior to approval, shall seek the advice of the Legislature and for this purpose shall transmit the report to the Speaker of the Assembly and to the Senate Rules Committee.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534. See note following Section 65025.)
65045. Legislative study and comment
The Legislature may assign the report for study to one or more standing committees, or to a joint committee and may hold hearings, solicit testimony and take other appropriate action to secure review of the report. Following such review, the Legislature may act by resolution to approve the environmental goals and policies proposed in the report as an indication of legislative intent; or state findings and conclusions and offer changes, deletions or modifications in the environmental goals and policies of the report, or both.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534. See note following Section 65025.)
65046. Governor’s approval
The Governor shall consider any advice offered by the Legislature as provided in Section 65045 and, upon his approval, shall transmit the report to the Legislature, to state agencies, departments and boards, appropriate federal agencies and to the chief executive officer of every city and county in the state.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534. See note following Section 65025.)
65047. Purposes of report
Upon approval by the Governor, the State Environmental Goals and Policy Report shall serve to:
(a) Record approved goals, policies and decisions of state government related to statewide growth and development and the preservation of environmental quality.
(b) Advise the Legislature of statutory action required to implement state environmental goals and objectives.
(c) Inform other levels of government and the public at large of approved state environmental goals and objectives and the proposed direction of state programs and actions in achieving them.
(d) Provide a clear framework of goals and objectives as a guide to the preparation and evaluation of state functional plans.
(e) Serve as a basis for judgments about the design, location and priority of major public programs, capital projects and other actions, including the allocation of state resources for environmental purposes through the budget and appropriation process.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534. See note following Section 65025.)
65048. Regular revision
The State Environmental Goals and Policy Report shall be revised, updated and shall be transmitted by the Governor to the Legislature every four years. The Governor, may at any time, inform and seek advice of the Legislature on proposed changes in state environmental goals, objectives and policies.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534. See note following Section 65025.)
65049. Use with budget
Following approval of the State Environmental Goals and Policy Report as provided in Section 65046, the report shall serve as a guide for state expenditures for environmental purposes. In transmitting the annual budget to the Legislature, information shall be included relating proposed environmental expenditures to the achievement of statewide goals and objectives set forth in the report.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534. See note following Section 65025.)
65050. Local Base Resuse Entities
(a) As used in this article, the following phrases have the following meanings:
(1) "Military base" means a military base that is designated for closure or downward realignment pursuant to the Defense Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act (P.L. 100-526), the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-510), or any subsequent closure or realignment approved by the President of the United States without objection by the Congress.
(2) "Effective date of a base closure" means the date a base closure decision becomes final under the terms specified by federal law. These decisions become final 45 legislative days after the date the federal Base Closure Commission submits its recommendations to the President, he or she approves those recommendations, and the Congress does not disapprove those recommendations or adjourns.
(b) It is not the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section to preempt local planning efforts or to supersede any existing or subsequent authority invested in the Defense Conversion Council, as established by Article 3.7 (commencing with Section 15346). It is the intent of this article to provide a means of conflict resolution.
(c) For the purposes of this article, a single local base reuse entity shall be recognized pursuant to the provisions of this section for each military base closure in this state.
(d) The following entities or their successors, including, but not limited to, separate airport or port authorities, are recognized as the single local reuse entity for the military bases listed:
| Military Base | Local Reuse Entity |
| George Air Force Base | Victor Valley Economic Development Authority |
| Hamilton Air Force Base | City of Novato |
| Mather Air Force Base | County of Sacramento |
| Norton Air Force Base | Inland Valley Development Authority |
| Presidio Army Base | City and County of San Francisco |
| Salton Sea Navy Base | Imperial County |
| Castle Air Force Base | *** County of Merced |
| Hunters Point Naval Annex | City and County of San Francisco |
| Long Beach Naval Station | City of Long Beach |
| MCAS Tustin | City of Tustin |
| Sacramento Army Depot | City of Sacramento |
| MCAS El Toro | Local redevelopment authority recognized by the United States Department of Defense, Office of Economic Adjustment |
| March Air Force Base | March Joint Powers Authority |
| Mare Island Naval Shipyard | City of Vallejo |
| Naval Training Center, San Diego | City of San Diego |
| NS Treasure Island | City and County of San Francisco |
| NAS Alameda | Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority |
| San Francisco Bay Public Works Center Alameda Naval Aviation Depot Oakland Navy Hospital |
City of Oakland |
| Fort Ord Army Base | Fort Ord Reuse Authority |
Any military base reuse authority created pursuant to Title 7.86 (commencing with Section 67800).
(e) For any military base that is closed and not listed in subdivision (d), a single local reuse entity shall be recognized for the base by the state if resolutions acknowledging the entity as the single base reuse entity are adopted by the affected county board of supervisors and the city council of each city located wholly or partly within the boundaries of a military base or having a sphere of influence over any portion of the base and are forwarded to the Defense Conversion Council and the Office of Planning and Research within 60 days after the effective date of a base closure decision or by March 1, 1995, whichever date is later.
(f) If the necessary resolutions are not adopted within the time limit specified in subdivision (e), the Director of the Office of Planning and Research may select a mediator, from a list submitted by the Defense Conversion Council containing no fewer than seven recommendations, to reach agreement among the affected jurisdictions on a single local reuse entity. In selecting a mediator, the director shall appoint a neutral person or persons, with experience in local land use issues, to facilitate communication between the disputants and assist them in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.
(g) As a last resort, and only if no recognition is made pursuant to the procedure specified in subdivisions (e) and (f) within 120 days after a base closure decision has become final or within 120 days after the date on which this section becomes operative, whichever date is later, the Defense Conversion Council, created pursuant to Article 3.6 (commencing with Section 15346) of Chapter 1 of Part 6.7 of Division 3 of Title 2, shall hold public hearings and recognize a single local base reuse entity for each closing base for which agreement is reached among the local jurisdictions with responsibility for complying with Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 65100) and Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 65800) on the base, or recommend legislation or action by the local agency formation commission if necessary to implement a proposed recognition.
(h) In recognizing a single local reuse entity pursuant to this section, preference shall be given to existing entities and entities with responsibility for complying with Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 65100) and Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 65800).
(i) Any recognition of a single local reuse entity made pursuant to subdivision (e), (f), or (g) shall be submitted by the Director of the Office of Planning and Research to the Governor, the Legislature, and the United States Department of Defense.
(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1261; Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 546.)