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Item 3110-101-0001--Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
1. Management/Operational Audit and Permit Streamlining. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) shall affirm that the agency's principal priority is the protection of Lake Tahoe's water quality and water clarity. The agency's budget and work program shall reflect water quality and water clarity as its first priority.
In addition, the agency shall do all of the following:
Item 3125-001-0001--California Tahoe Conservancy
1. Cost of Environmental Mitigation. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department report at budget hearings annually on costs of environmental mitigation incurred in the course of accomplishing its statutory mission.
The report should include costs of mitigation as a percentage of total project costs and should identify all fund sources allocated to mitigation costs. Mitigation costs should include items or actions required by federal, state, or local law or regulation. This includes, but is not limited to, studies, surveys, analyses, acquisition of land to provide replacement habitat, costs to complete Environmental Impact Reports or As sessments, preparation of plans, site preparation, and acquisition of habitat inventory such as elderberry bushes or other vegetation required by the mitigation project. The report should include costs associated with alteration of a project to avoid mitigation. The report should include mitigation cost reimbursements to other departments or governmental agencies.
Item 3340-001-0001--California Conservation Corps
1. Performance Budgeting--1996-97 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (See Appendix I for MOU text.)
Item 3540-001-0001--California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
1. Prefire Management Initiative. It is the intent of the Legislature that future funding to implement the prefire management initiative of the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDFFP) shall be based on the initiative's effectiveness in accomplishing specified outcomes. In order that the Legislature may evaluate the initiative's effectiveness, the CDFFP shall submit a report to the fiscal committees and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee no later than January 1, 1997 on its progress in implementing the initiative and the initiative's effectiveness in accomplishing the outcomes listed in Figure 1.
The department shall use the performance measures listed in Figure 1, and any other measures which it deems appropriate, to evaluate the initiative's progress in accomplishing desired outcomes. For each performance measure, the report shall include the following information: (a) the department's baseline performance as of June 1996 with regard to the performance measure and (b) improvement in performance attributable to implementation of the initiative.
Outcomes and performance measures for evaluating the CDFFP's Prefire Management Initiative.
| Prefire Management Performance Measures | |
| Outcome | Performance Measures |
| Initial and/or Ongoing: | |
Prefire management initiative in spec
ified ranger units and contract county(ies) implemented.
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High risk/high value ranger unit Geographic Information System
(GIS) maps created.
The GIS data validated on the ground and corrected/verified. Prefire Management Plans are developed to address high risk/high value/high probability of fire occurrence areas, including project prescriptions to reduce state wild fire suppression and disaster relief costs. Stakeholder forums to define problems and solutions for reducing the risks of losses and costs from major wildland fires conducted. Modeling of fire behavior, including impact of prescriptions on rate of spread and costs. |
| Statewide level of service framework developed.
Reduced fuel hazards. |
Develop statewide level of service GIS map.
Fuel hazard reductions accomplished because of implementation of Prefire Man agement projects. |
| Updated/refined fire behavior/cost models. | Collection of actual data on an ongoing basis, based on occurrence of fires. |
| Improved coordination among the CDFFP's programs, and be tween the CDFFP and other entities involved in wildland fire protection. | The CDFFP will report on the actions taken to improve coordination among its programs and with other wildland fire protection agencies. |
| Long Term: | |
| Improved forest ecosystem health. | The CDFFP will report on the forest ecosystem health impact of Prefire Management projects. |
| Reduced damage caused by wildfires in State Responsibility Areas, and reduced costs to the state of fighting those fires. | Reduced state fire suppression and disaster relief expenditures for fires where prefire projects exist. |
2. Staffing Levels. The Board of Forestry, in cooperation with the CDFFP and with input from employee collective bargaining representatives and other interested parties, shall review the adequacy of existing staffing levels and related policies on the department's fire engines and report their findings and recommendations to the Chair of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the chairs of the budget committees of both houses by January 1, 1997.
3. Cost of Environmental Mitigation. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department report at budget hearings annually on costs of environmental mitigation incurred in the course of accomplishing its statutory mission.
The report should include costs of mitigation as a percentage of total project costs and should identify all fund sources allocated to mitigation costs. Mitigation costs should include items or actions required by federal, state, or local law or regulation. This includes, but is not limited to, studies, surveys, analyses, acquisition of land to provide replacement habitat, costs to complete Environmental Impact Reports or Assessments, preparation of plans, site preparation, and acquisition of habitat inventory such as elderberry bushes or other vegetation required by the mitigation project. The report should include costs associated with alteration of a project to avoid mitigation. The report should include mitigation cost reimbursements to other departments or governmental agencies.
Item 3560-001-0001--State Lands Commission
1. Use of School Land Bank Fund. The State Lands Commission (SLC) shall submit a report by March 1, 1997, to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee on options for the use of monies in the School Land Bank Fund (SLBF). Options to be evaluated in the report shall include (but not be limited to) investment of SLBF by the State Teachers' Retirement System, investment by the SLC in commercial real estate, and expenditures by the SLC for other land acquisition and management purposes. The report shall describe the long-term cost and benefits of implementing each option, including the expected long-term revenues to the state. The report shall also evaluate the efficacy of each option in accomplishing each of the following objectives:
Item 3600-001-0200--Department of Fish and Game
1. Comprehensive Management System (CMS) Report. The department shall submit a report to the fiscal committees and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) no later than January 1, 1997, on the development of its CMS and its implementation of strategic and operational planning. The report shall include the progress made by the department in the following areas:
2. Natural Community Conservation Planning (NCCP). The department shall submit to the fiscal committees, the JLBC, and the appropriate policy committees in each house no later than January 1, 1997 specific, quantifiable measures for inclusion in the NCCP plan approval process to determine whether each plan will in fact achieve a net conservation benefit for all covered species.
The department shall also submit to the fiscal committees, the JLBC, and the appropriate policy committees in each house no later than November 1, 1996 and March 1, 1997, biannual updates on the amount of "take" of species and coastal sage scrub habitat during the reporting period. The update should also include the number of acres of habitat permanently protected.
3. Rockfish Data Assessment. The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) shall report to the Legislature on or before January 30, 1997 on the level of funding for rockfish data assessment for 1996-97 and compare the level of funding to 1995-96. The department shall compare the level of effort expended in fishery data collection in 1995-96 and 1996-97.
4. Cost of Environmental Mitigation. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department report at budget hearings annually on costs of environmental mitigation incurred in the course of accomplishing its statutory mission.
The report should include costs of mitigation as a percentage of total project costs and should identify all fund sources allocated to mitigation costs. Mitigation costs should include items or actions required by federal, state, or local law or regulation. This includes, but is not limited to, studies, surveys, analyses, acquisition of land to provide replacement habitat, costs to complete Environmental Impact Reports or Assessments, preparation of plans, site preparation and acquisition of habitat inventory such as elderberry bushes or other vegetation required by the mitigation project. The report should include costs associated with alteration of a project to avoid mitigation. The report should include mitigation cost reimbursements to other departments or governmental agencies.
5. Aleutian Geese. It is the intent of the Legislature that the DFG will continue to manage at least 300 acres of the Lake Earl Wildlife Area to maintain conditions favorable for foraging by Aleutian Geese and coordinate other efforts to reduce depredations by these geese in the Smith River area.
The DFG in conjunction with the Department of Parks and Recreation shall provide biannual reports on the success of the Aleutian Geese usage at this location to the Secretary for Resources, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Chair of the JLBC, and the chairs of the budget committees of both houses.
Item 3680-001-0516--Department of Boating and Waterways
1. Cost of Environmental Mitigation. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department report at budget hearings annually on costs of environmental mitigation incurred in the course of accomplishing its statutory mission.
The report should include costs of mitigation as a percentage of total project costs and should identify all fund sources allocated to mitigation costs. Mitigation costs should include items or actions required by federal, state, or local law or regulation. This includes, but is not limited to, studies, surveys, analyses, acquisition of land to provide replacement habitat, costs to complete Environmental Impact Reports or Assessments, preparation of plans, site preparation, and acquisition of habitat inventory such as elderberry bushes or other vegetation required by the mitigation project. The report should include costs associated with alteration of a project to avoid mitigation. The report should include mitigation cost reimbursements to other departments or governmental agencies.
Item 3760-001-0565--State Coastal Conservancy
1. Cost of Environmental Mitigation. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department report at budget hearings annually on costs of environmental mitigation incurred in the course of accomplishing its statutory mission.
The report should include costs of mitigation as a percentage of total project costs and should identify all fund sources allocated to mitigation costs. Mitigation costs should include items or actions required by federal, state, or local law or regulation. This includes, but is not limited to, studies, surveys, analyses, acquisition of land to provide replacement habitat, costs to complete Environmental Impact Reports or Assessments, preparation of plans, site preparation, and acquisition of habitat inventory such as elderberry bushes or other vegetation required by the mitigation project. The report should include costs associated with alteration of a project to avoid mitigation. The report should include mitigation cost reimbursements to other departments or governmental agencies.
Item 3790-001-0001--Department of Parks and Recreation
1. Performance Budgeting--1996-97 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (See Appendix II for MOU text.)
2. Cost of Environmental Mitigation. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department report at budget hearings annually on costs of environmental mitigation incurred in the course of accomplishing its statutory mission.
The report should include costs of mitigation as a percentage of total project costs and should identify all fund sources allocated to mitigation costs. Mitigation costs should include items or actions required by federal, state, or local law or regulation. This includes, but is not limited to, studies, surveys, analyses, acquisition of land to provide replacement habitat, costs to complete Environmental Impact Reports or Assessments, preparation of plans, site preparation, and acquisition of habitat inventory such as elderberry bushes or other vegetation required by the mitigation project. The report should include costs associated with alteration of a project to avoid mitigation. The report should include mitigation cost reimbursements to other departments or governmental agencies.
3. Aleutian Geese. By August 1, 1996, the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will offer and seek to execute a contract, for a period of time agreeable to both parties, to provide for aggressive management practices to maximize Aleutian Geese habitat and usage during the fall and spring migratory season on approximately 230 acres of property at the Lake Earl and Talawa Project. Such practices will include, but not be limited to, disking, seeding, and fertilizing. Delisting of the species under the Federal Endangered Species Act will not impact the terms of the contract.
The DPR in conjunction with the Department of Fish and Game shall provide biannual reports on the success of the Aleutian Geese usage at this location to the Secretary for Resources, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Chair of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, and the chairs of the budget committees of both houses.
Item 3810-001-0001--Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
1. Annual Financial Reporting Requirement. It is the intent of the Legislature that the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (SMMC) shall report to the Legislature on or before January 1, 1997 on all funds received, expended, encumbered, and on reserve with the SMMC and each of the joint powers authorities or other organizations to which the SMMC is a party. The report shall be submitted to the Chairs of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) and the budget committees of both houses.
The report shall include complete financial statements for the past three fiscal years, and projected needs for the current and budget years for the SMMC, the Mountains Conservation and Recreation Authority, and any other joint powers authority and organization to which the SMMC is a party. The report shall also attempt to answer the following questions regarding the activities of each of these organizations:
As far as is practicable, the financial statements in this report shall be consistent with the format in the Governor's Budget, especially with those schedules known as "Summary of Program Requirements," "Fund Condition," and "Summary by Object." All state funds appropriated to the SMMC and any organization to which the SMMC is a party shall be easily traced to and total to an entry in the Governor's Budget. The financial report for each organization shall include the following sections for each fiscal year: Beginning Reserves, Revenues and Transfers, Expenditures, and Ending Reserves.
The Revenues and Transfers section shall identify the following sources of income: state appropriations; federal funds; local funds; rents and royalties; interest; grants; sales of fixed assets and surplus property; carryover funds; gifts, including gifts of land and donations; and miscellaneous revenues and sources of income. As far as is practicable, as much detail on each of these revenues and transfers shall be provided.
The Expenditures section shall include all types of expenditures, including but not limited to: personnel costs, consultant and professional services, equipment and operating expenses, travel, communications, rents, grants, and capital outlay. The Expendi tures section shall include separate sections listing expenditures for capital outlay and local assistance grants. These sections shall provide the following information for each expenditure: fund source, project number (to be assigned by the organization making the expenditure), name of grant recipient (if applicable), name of project, purpose of each grant and project, and actual or projected expenditures for the previous three years, current year, and budget year. Each section shall also indicate the total expenditures for that section.
The Ending Reserves section shall identify the amount of reserves and shall describe the proposed uses of the reserves, the source of the funds comprising the re serves, and any constraints on the use of the reserve funds.
Item 3860-001-0001--Department of Water Resources
1. Cost of Environmental Mitigation. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department report at budget hearings annually on costs of environmental mitigation incurred in the course of accomplishing its statutory mission.
The report should include costs of mitigation as a percentage of total project costs and should identify all fund sources allocated to mitigation costs. Mitigation costs should include items or actions required by federal, state, or local law or regulation. This includes, but is not limited to, studies, surveys, analyses, acquisition of land to provide replacement habitat, costs to complete Environmental Impact Reports or As sessments, preparation of plans, site preparation, and acquisition of habitat inventory such as elderberry bushes or other vegetation required by the mitigation project. The report should include costs associated with alteration of a project to avoid mitigation. The report should include mitigation cost reimbursements to other departments or governmental agencies.
Item 3900-001-0044--Air Resources Board
1. Motor Vehicle Fuel Price Increases. The California Energy Commission and the Air Resources Board (ARB) shall provide a comprehensive joint report to the Legislature by January 10, 1997 which analyzes the various factors that have contributed to the spring of 1996 sharp increase in the price of motor vehicle fuels. The report shall make findings on the principal causes of the price increase, what factors continue to make California susceptible to price fluctuations, and recommendations as to what steps can be taken to prevent future sudden large price increases in California. The report shall also take into account the impact of federal, state, and local government regulations and taxes at all levels of government.
2. Economic Analysis Unit. The ARB shall report to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee by January 10, 1998 on the activity, accomplishments, and workload associated with the ARB economic analysis unit. This report shall detail the types of analysis being performed on proposed environmental regulations and how these analyses are being used in determining the benefits associated with proposed new environmental regulations. This report shall include appropriate references to, and include descriptions of, how current law as set forth in Ch 1306/92, Ch 870/93, and Ch 1038/93 is being implemented through this economic analysis unit.
The Legislature shall eliminate any additional or ongoing funding for this program in the event that the ARB fails to provide the report on or before January 10, 1998.
Item 3910-001-0226--California Integrated Waste Management Board
1. Tire Recycling Grants, Loans, and Contracts. In order that the Legis lature may assess and ensure the effectiveness of the grants, loans, and contracts in the California Integrated Waste Management Board's tire recycling program, the board shall, as part of its 1997-98 and future years' budget requests, provide the following information:
It is the Legislature's intent that the board target its grants, loans, and contracts in the tire recycling program towards the identified types of activities that have proven to be particularly effective.
Items 3960-001-0013, 3960-001-0014, and 3960-001-0455-- Department of Toxic Substances Control
1. Revenue Projections and Priority-Setting. The Department of Toxic Substances Control shall make the following information available, by November 1, 1996 and by April 1, 1997, to the Chair of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) and to the chairs of the Senate and Assembly fiscal subcommittees responsible for reviewing the department's budget:
In addition, the department shall submit, by January 15, 1997, to the JLBC and the chairs, a report containing the following information: