SEC. 19.561.
(a) (1) The amounts appropriated pursuant to this section reflect legislative priorities related to natural resources and environmental
protection.
(2) For allocations in this section that include a designated state entity, the entity shall allocate the funds to the recipients
identified in the paragraphs following each designation. The state entity shall determine the best method for allocation to
ensure the funds are used for the purposes specified in this section. Self-attestation by the receiving entity is an acceptable
method of verification of the use of funds, if determined appropriate by the state entity.
(3) Notwithstanding any other law, allocations pursuant to this
section are exempt from the personal services contracting requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130)
of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, from Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division
2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Contracting Manual, and are not subject to the approval of the Department of
General Services, including the requirements of Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of the
Title 2 of the Government Code.
(4) If an item number for the appropriate department for a state entity does not exist, and such an item number is required in
order to make the specified allocations, the Department of Finance may create an item number for this purpose.
(5) Notwithstanding any other law, a designated state entity administering an allocation pursuant to this section may provide
the
allocation as an advance lump sum payment, and the allocation may be used to pay for costs incurred prior to the effective
date of the act adding this paragraph.
(6) The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of allocating authority to a different state entity to facilitate the
expenditure of the funds for the intended legislative purpose. Any state entity that allocates funds may also, in consultation
with the Department of Finance, use an alternative local fiscal agent that is not identified in this section instead of the
fiscal agent designated in this section if necessary to achieve the intended legislative purpose. Any change to the allocating
state entity or fiscal agent made pursuant to this paragraph shall be reported to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee in
writing at least 30 days, or no sooner than whatever lesser time after that notification the chairperson of the joint committee,
or the chairperson’s designee, may
determine, prior to the change. It is the intent of the Legislature to revise this section during the 2023–24 fiscal
year to reflect any changes necessary to achieve the intended legislative purpose.
(7) Unless otherwise specified in this section, funds allocated pursuant to this section shall be available for encumbrance through
June 30, 2025, and expenditure until June 30, 2027.
(8) Unless otherwise specified, the funds appropriated in this section shall not be disbursed for any project prior to September
30, 2023. Future legislation may, but is not required to, specify further details concerning the manner of disbursement of
these funds.
(9) Funding provided in this section shall not be used for a purpose subject to Section 8 of Article XVI of the California Constitution.
If the Department of Finance determines
that any allocation would be considered an appropriation for that purpose, the funding shall not be allocated, and the
department shall notify the Joint Legislative Budget Committee of that finding.
(10) The amounts specified in subdivisions (b) through (j), inclusive, are hereby appropriated from the General Fund as follows:
(b) To be allocated by the Department of Parks and Recreation as follows:
(1) $400,000 to the City of Modesto, for the Awesome Spot Playground.
(2) $3,500,000 to the City of San Diego, for the Memorial Community Park Sports Field Lighting Project.
(3) $500,000 to the City of Delano, for the City of Delano Parks Rejuvenation.
(4) $300,000 to the Buttonwillow Recreation and Park District, for the Buttonwillow Recreation and Park District.
(5) $2,000,000 to the City of Bakersfield, for the MLK Jr. Park Rehabilitation Project.
(6) $1,000,000 for the Mt. Diablo State Park, Mitchell Canyon Entrance, for the Education Center.
(7) $1,500,000 to the Orinda Union School District, for the Conservation of Wagner Ranch Nature Area, Orinda Union School District.
(8) $750,000 to the City of Ojai, for the City of Ojai: Construction of Sarzotti Park infrastructure.
(9) $500,000 to the City of Del Mar, for the Sand Replenishment Project.
(10) $2,000,000 to the Rancho Coastal Humane Society, for the Rancho Coastal Humane Society Expansion and Reconstruction Project.
(11) $600,000 to the Port of San Diego and City of Carlsbad, for the EV and Portable Solar Powered Charging Stations Installation.
(12) $250,000 to the City of San Diego, for the Lifeguard Northern Garage Feasibility Study.
(13) $500,000 to the City of Adelanto, for Bellflower Park.
(14) $260,000 to the City of Palmdale, for the 47th St. and Ave. R-4 Pocket Park.
(15) $1,500,000 to the Los Angeles Regional Open Space and Affordable Housing (LA ROSAH) Collaborative, for the Taylor Yard Equity
Strategy
at the Los Angeles River.
(16) $1,000,000 to the County of Marin, for the Golden Gate Village Playground Upgrades.
(17) $500,000 to the City of El Monte, for the City of El Monte Pioneer Park.
(18) $35,000 to the City of San Gabriel, for La Casa de San Gabriel Community Center.
(19) $100,000 to the City of Burbank, for the Burbank Youth Center Renovation.
(20) $1,500,000 to the City of Burbank, for the McCambridge Swimming Pool Renovation.
(21) $933,000 to the City of Glendale, for the Fremont Park Renovation.
(22) $933,000 to the City of Los Angeles, for the
STEM Walk and Ride Trails Project.
(23) $1,000,000 to the City of Santa Maria, for the Santa Maria Sports Complex.
(24) $425,000 to the City of Buellton, for the City of Buellton Santa Ynez Regional Trail.
(25) $750,000 to the City of Goleta, for the City of Goleta Stow Grove Park Playground.
(26) $425,000 to the City of Folsom Parks & Recreation Department, for the Johnny Cash Trail Art Experience Master Plan – Cash’s
Pick No. 2.
(27) $2,000,000 to the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, for the Rancho Simi Community Pool Renovation.
(28) $500,000 to the Moorpark College Foundation, for the Moorpark
Amphitheater.
(29) $500,000 to the Rancho Los Cerritos and Rancho Los Alamitos, for deferred maintenance and capital projects.
(30) $750,000 to the City of Tustin, for the City of Tustin Legacy Park Improvements.
(31) $5,000,000 to the County of Los Angeles, for the Southeast Los Angeles County arts grants and temporary SELA Cultural Arts
Center development.
(32) $2,700,000 to the City of South Gate, for the City of South Gate capital outlay.
(33) $2,700,000 to the City of Lakewood, for the City of Lakewood capital outlay.
(34) $2,700,000 to the City of Bellflower, for the City of Bellflower capital outlay.
(35) $1,850,000 to the City of Lynwood, for the City of Lynwood capital outlay.
(36) $1,850,000 to the City of Huntington Park, for the City of Huntington Park capital outlay.
(37) $1,850,000 to the City of Paramount, for the City of Paramount capital outlay.
(38) $750,000 to the City of Maywood, for the City of Maywood capital outlay.
(39) $600,000 to the County of Los Angeles, for the unincorporated community of Walnut Park capital outlay.
(40) $1,000,000 to the City of Fountain Valley, for the Fountain Valley Universally Accessible Playground.
(41) $1,000,000
for the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation.
(42) $3,000,000 to the City of San Pablo, for the San Pablo Area for Recreation and Community Space (SPARC) Project.
(43) $500,000 to the East Bay Regional Park District, for the Restoration of Wildcat Creek at Brooks Road.
(44) $2,000,000 for the City of Gardena for renovation of the Mas Fukai Park building structure.
(45) $3,200,000 for the City of La Puente for construction of the La Puente Activity Center and recreation facilities.
(46) $6,400,000 for the City of Santa Fe Springs for renovation of the Regional Aquatics Center building.
(47) $660,000 for the City of
Diamond Bar for playground, restroom, and site improvements at the Maple Hill Park.
(48) $1,000,000 for the City of Sacramento for pool resurfacing at Southside Community Park.
(49) $1,000,000 for the City of Elk Grove for construction of bicycle and pedestrian trail along south side of Elk Grove Creek
from Laguna Springs Drive to Oneto Park.
(50) $1,000,000 for the City of San Diego for support of the La Jolla Streetscape Project.
(51) $1,300,000 for the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority for the Reach the Beach Trail and Western Gateway Project.
(52) $150,000 for Street Soccer USA for restrooms.
(53) $100,000
for the County of San Diego for support of the Pillars of the Community garden and gathering space.
(54) $300,000 for the City of Millbrae for capital improvements to the Bayside Manor and Marina Vista Parks.
(55) $500,000 for the County of San Mateo for creation of Ohlone State Historic Trail Markers.
(56) $1,400,000 for San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority for completion of the Asuna Segment of the Coast to Crest Trail.
(57) $3,000,000 for the City of Gardena for the Rowley Park Gymnasium Renovation.
(58) $400,000 for the Soledad Mission Recreation District for deferred maintenance and updating systems.
(59) $1,000,000 for the City of Parlier for Indoor/Outdoor Regional Sports Park.
(60) $1,000,000 for the City of Kerman for the completion of the Hart Ranch Community Park project.
(61) $350,000 for the City of Reedley for additional playing fields at the City’s Sports Complex.
(62) $500,000 for the City of Madera for trail system upgrades for the Lions Town and Country Park.
(63) $310,000 for the County of Merced for a community park in Santa Nella.
(64) $1,250,000 for Sonoma County Regional Parks for the Larson Park Renovation project.
(65) $1,000,000 for the Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) for support of a
Placemaking Initiative at Lafayette Park.
(66) $5,000,000 for the East Bay Regional Park District for improvements to Roddy Ranch.
(67) $2,000,000 for the City of Paramount for support for the West Santa Ana Branch Bikeway Project Trail.
(68) $2,000,000 for the County of Ventura for improvements to the Santa Paula Creek Sports Park and the Teen Center at Saticoy
Park.
(69) $1,500,000 for the Great Redwood Trail Agency (GRTA) for trail construction, community outreach, and pre-trail development
activities.
(70) $2,000,000 for the Pacific Symphony Education and Community Enrichment Programs for expansion of music programs serving vulnerable
communities.
(71) $300,000 for the City of Laguna Beach for the construction of a dog play area at Moulton Meadows Park.
(72) $350,000 for the City of Huntington Beach to support the Huntington Beach Ride Circuit Shuttle Program.
(73) $1,225,000 for the City of Laguna Beach for the rehabilitation of the Moss Street Beach Access.
(74) $1,000,000 for the Play Equity Fund for design and development of park, recreation, and open space improvements on county
owned land adjacent to Yvonne Braithwaite Burke Sports Complex.
(75) $2,000,000 for the City of La Habra for the Vista Grande park development project.
(76) $2,000,000 for the Hesperia
Recreation and Park District for relocation and construction of a modernized corporation yard facility.
(77) $400,000 for the City of Los Angeles for the development of an equestrian trail master plan in Northeast San Fernando Valley.
(c) To be allocated by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery as follows:
(1) $240,000 to the City of Adelanto, for the Tire Collection Bounty Program.
(d) To be allocated by the State Air Resources Board as follows:
(1) $500,000 to the Safe Passage Youth Foundation, for the Disadvantaged Community Electric Vehicle Pilot Project.
(2) $250,000 to the City of La Mesa, for the City of
La Mesa Lemon Avenue Public Parking Lot Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
(3) $400,000 to the City of La Mesa, for the La Mesa Public Works Yard Solar Panel and Battery Storage Project.
(e) To be allocated by the Department of Food and Agriculture as follows:
(1) $500,000 to the City of Sacramento, for the Meadowview Community Farmers Market.
(2) $2,123,000 to the Community Alliance with Family Farmers, for the Community Alliance with Family Farmers Emergency Funding.
(3) $314,000 to the Penny Lane Centers, for the Penny Lane Centers/Abbey Road - Affordable Housing Renovation for Transition Age
Youth.
(f) To be allocated by
the California Energy Commission as follows:
(1) $700,000 to the City of El Segundo, for EV Charging Stations.
(2) $1,000,000 to the City of Daly City Department of Public Works, for the Daly City Energy Storage.
(g) To be allocated by the Natural Resources Agency as follows:
(1) $1,000,000 to the City of Capitola, for the Community Center Renovation.
(2) $780,000 to the Natural Resources Agency, Blue Ribbon Committee for Rehabilitation of Clear Lake, for the Water Quality Evaluations,
Data Management, and Groundwater Evaluations for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake.
(3) $1,100,000 to the University of California, Davis Tahoe
Environmental Research Center (TERC), for the Hypolimnetic Oxygenation Pilot Project to Revitalize Clear Lake.
(4) $2,000,000 to the City of Fresno, for the Radio Bilingue: Building of a new public radio headquarters and programming.
(5) $1,500,000 to the County of Ventura, for the Ventura County Pet Shelter.
(6) $500,000 to the City of Campbell, for the City of Campbell: ADA Facility Improvements.
(7) $1,000,000 to the County of Los Angeles, Department of Parks and Recreation, for the Puente Hills Landfill Park.
(8) $1,000,000 to the City of Pico Rivera, for the City of Pico Rivera’s First Dog Park.
(9) $250,000 to the City
of Walnut, for the Snow Creek Park.
(10) $250,000 to the City of Diamond Bar, for the Heritage Park.
(11) $250,000 to the YMCA of Greater Whittier Uptown Family Center, for the YMCA of Greater Whittier Uptown Family Center.
(12) $1,000,000 to the City of Palmdale, for the Facility for Salva.
(13) $3,063,000 to the County of Riverside, for TruEvolution for the launch of the Inland Empire LGBTQ Resource Center and grant
initiatives, including services in southwest Riverside County, including Menifee, Lake Elsinore, and Norco.
(14) $250,000 to the City of Vista, for the AVO Playhouse Rehabilitation & ADA Upgrades Project.
(15) $1,200,000 to the City of Los Angeles, for Community Empowerment Hubs at the Mid Valley YMCA and the West Valley YMCA.
(16) $500,000 to the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development or San Francisco Arts Commission, for CounterPulse.
(17) $500,000 the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN-SF) New 1117 Market St. Community Center Site.
(18) $2,000,000 to the City of Monrovia, for the Restoration of Monrovia Canyon Park.
(19) $1,500,000 to the City of La Verne, for upgrades to Las Flores Park.
(20) $2,000,000 to the County of Los Angeles, for the renovation of two Armenian Youth Federation camps.
(21) $800,000, for the Pacific Palisades Creek Daylight/Habitat Restoration Project.
(22) $1,500,000 to the City of San Jose, for the Lake Cunningham Water Quality and Shoreline Improvements.
(23) $1,000,000 to the City of Newark, for the Newark Resource Center.
(24) $1,000,000 to the City of Fremont, for the Multi-Service Community Center at Central Park.
(25) $2,000,000 to the City of Avalon, for the Cabrillo Mole Phase II.
(26) $5,000,000 to the City of Sacramento, for various Community Reinvestment projects.
(27) $1,350,000 to the City of Sacramento, for Aging
Infrastructure (Grass fields at Garcia Bend Park).
(28) $2,718,000 to the City of Downey, for the Columbia Memorial Space Center 2nd Building Expansion.
(29) $374,050 to the City of San Mateo, for the Bayside Manor and Marina Vista Park Upgrades.
(30) $500,000 to the City of Rocklin, for the City of Rocklin Sunset Whitney Connector Bridge.
(31) $1,200,000 to the City of Artesia Park, for Facility Improvements/Community Center Roofing.
(32) $2,000,000 to the City of Artesia, for the Artesia Botanical Gardens and Educational Feature.
(33) $5,000,000 to the City of San Bernardino, for the Seccombe Lake Park Project in City of
San Bernardino.
(34) $3,200,000 to the City of Rancho Cucamonga, for the First Responders 9/11 Memorial.
(35) $2,000,000 to the City of Redlands, for the Museum of Redlands Construction Completion.
(36) $3,000,000 to the City of Fontana, for the Fontana Downtown Plan.
(37) $1,924,000 to the Fairplex, for the Career and Technical Education Center.
(38) $3,000,000 to the City of Los Angeles, for the Casa 0101.
(39) $500,000 to the City of Los Angeles, for the Chinatown Service Center.
(40) $171,000 to the Community Integration Services, Inc., for the Community
Integration Services, Inc. Infrastructure and Technology Upgrades.
(41) $279,000 to the SRD Straightening Reins, for the SRD - Straightening Reins: Solar Panels & Extreme Heat Protection Roof.
(42) $160,000 to the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club, for the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club Infrastructure Upgrades.
(43) $1,100,000 to the City of Madera, for the City of Madera – Lions Town & Country Park.
(44) $8,000,000 to the County of Fresno, for the City of Mendota Community Center.
(45) $3,500,000 to the County of Merced, for the Franklin-Beachwood Public Park.
(46) $3,100,000 to the City of
Stockton, for the City of Stockton – Redevelopment on the Miracle Mile: Public Safety/Maintenance Substation/Parking.
(47) $2,500,000 to the City of San Diego, for the San Diego River Park Foundation.
(48) $195,000 to the City of San Diego, for the City of San Diego “The Black Family” Statue Restoration Project.
(49) $1,500,000 to the City of Vallejo, for the Vallejo Marina Seawall Rehabilitation Project.
(50) $250,000 to the Anderson Valley Community Services District, for the Anderson Valley Skate Park.
(51) $1,250,000 to the Dr. Huey P. Newton Center for Research & Action, for the Dr. Huey P. Newton Center for Research & Action
(Black Panther Party).
(52) $500,000 for the City of San Diego for Balboa Park Spreckels Organ Project.
(53) $5,600,000 for the City of San Diego/Fleet Science Center for Fleet Center exhibit space.
(54) $200,000 for the City of Los Altos for infrastructure upgrades for greening and electrifying downtown Los Altos.
(55) $5,000,000 for the San Joaquin Community Foundation for establishment of an urban forest program.
(56) $1,000,000 for the City of Santa Cruz for support of repairs and improvements to the West Cliff coastal recreation corridor.
(57) $150,000 for the Center for Coastal Marine Sciences for baseline assessment of the Morro Bay Wind Energy
Area’s biological wildlife and ecosystem conditions.
(58) $750,000 for the County of San Luis Obispo for support of staffing resources for offshore wind development.
(59) $500,000 for the County of Santa Barbara for acquisition of the Gaviota Overlook in the Arroyo Hondo Preserve.
(60) $500,000 for the County of Santa Barbara for the Heal the Oceans geological study in Summerland, California.
(61) $1,625,000 for the County of Santa Barbara for the support of the Santa Barbara County Regional Climate Collaborative.
(62) $503,000 for the Nickels Soil Lab for the support of lab operations.
(63) $2,500,000 for the City of Los
Alamitos for infrastructure repairs and improvements.
(h) To be allocated by Exposition Park as follows:
(1) $500,000, for the Renovation of Al Malaikah Shrine Auditorium.
(2) $1,000,000 to the California Science Center Foundation, for the California Science Center Foundation Air and Space Center.
(i) To be allocated by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection as follows:
(1) $1,250,000 for the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for an Urban Forestry in Schools Grant Program.
(j) To be allocated by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy as follows:
(1) $6,500,000 to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for acquisition and conservation of publicly accessible parkland in Calabasas
and unincorporated Topanga.
(2) $2,500,000 for the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for support of planning, scoping, and investment in nature based solutions
in the Sepulveda Basin.