Section 79500.
79500. This division shall be known and may be cited as the Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002. (Added November 5, 2002, by initiative Proposition 50.)
Section 79501.
79501. The people of California find and declare that it is necessary and in the public interest to do all of the following: (a) Secure and safeguard the integrity of the state’s water supply from catastrophic damage or failure from terrorist acts or other deliberate acts of destruction. (b) Provide a safe, clean, affordable, and sufficient water […]
Section 79502.
79502. It is the intent of the people in enacting this division that it be administered and executed in the most expeditious manner possible, and that all state, regional and local officials implement this division to the fullest extent of their authority. (Added November 5, 2002, by initiative Proposition 50.)
Section 79503.
79503. It is the intent of the people that water facility projects financed pursuant to this division shall be designed and constructed so as to improve the security and safety of the state’s drinking water system. (Added November 5, 2002, by initiative Proposition 50.)
Section 79504.
79504. It is the intent of the people that investment of public funds pursuant to this division should result in public benefits. (Added November 5, 2002, by initiative Proposition 50.)
Section 79505.
79505. As used in this division, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a) “Acquisition” means the acquisition of a fee interest or any other interest, including easements, leases, and development rights. (b) “Board” means the State Water Resources Control Board. (c) “CALFED” means the consortium of state and federal agencies with management and regulatory responsibilities in […]
Section 79505.5.
79505.5. As used in this division, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a) “Disadvantaged community” means a community with an annual median household income that is less than 80 percent of the statewide annual median household income. (b) “Matching funds” means funds made available by nonstate sources, which may include, but are not limited to, […]
Section 79505.6.
79505.6. (a) (1) By March 15, 2004, each state agency disbursing grants or loans pursuant to this division shall develop project solicitation and evaluation guidelines. The guidelines may include a limitation on the size of grants or loans to be awarded. (2) Prior to disbursing grants, each state agency shall conduct two public meetings to consider public comments […]
Section 79506.
79506. Every proposed activity to be financed pursuant to this division shall be in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000)) of the Public Resources Code. (Added November 5, 2002, by initiative Proposition 50.)
Section 79506.7.
79506.7. State agencies that are authorized to award loans or grants financed by this division shall provide technical assistance with regard to the preparation of the applications for those loans or grants in a manner that, among other things, addresses the needs of economically disadvantaged communities. (Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 240, Sec. 28. Effective […]
Section 79507.
79507. Watershed protection activities financed pursuant to this division shall be consistent with the applicable adopted local watershed management plan and the applicable regional water quality control plan adopted by the regional water quality control board. (Added November 5, 2002, by initiative Proposition 50.)
Section 79508.
79508. Watershed protection activities in the San Gabriel and Los Angeles River watersheds shall be consistent with the San Gabriel and Los Angeles River Watershed and Open Space Plan as adopted by the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, […]
Section 79509.
79509. Except for projects financed pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 79545) or Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 79570), to be eligible to be financed pursuant to this division, any project that will wholly or partially assist in the fulfillment of one or more of the goals of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program shall be […]
Section 79509.6.
79509.6. (a) For the purposes of ensuring compliance with Section 79509, the California Bay-Delta Authority shall review regulations, guidelines, or criteria that are proposed by an implementing agency to carry out a grant program for projects and activities that meet the following criteria: (1) The project is located within the CALFED solution area as defined in the […]