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This bill addresses the unique challenges facing the Port of Oakland's public trust lands by requiring the State Lands Commission and the Port of Oakland to collaborate on expanding and revitalizing the port's land use. Specifically, by July 1, 2026, the commission and port must work together to develop mutually agreed upon solutions that provide more flexibility for commercial, cultural, and recreational uses of public trust lands. The bill aims to support economic development, encourage investment, and improve public access to the waterfront while maintaining consistency with the public trust doctrine. Key objectives include reviewing leasing policies, expediting approval for mixed-use and property rehabilitation projects, and creating strategies to enhance the port's lands. The legislation acknowledges the Port of Oakland's challenges, such as high vacancy rates and the need for economic investment, and seeks to create a more adaptive approach to land use that balances economic development with public trust principles. The bill also includes a provision that if the Commission on State Mandates determines the act imposes state-mandated costs, local agencies will be reimbursed according to existing state procedures.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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