BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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Date of Hearing: February 10, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON WATER, PARKS AND WILDLIFE
Levine, Chair
AJR
4 (Dodd) - As Amended February 3, 2015
SUBJECT: Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
SUMMARY: Urges the President of the United States and the
Secretary of the United States Department of Interior to
designate the area known as the Berryessa Snow Mountain region
as the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. Specifically,
this resolution:
1)Makes legislative findings and declarations regarding the
Berryessa Snow Mountain region, including the many natural and
recreational values of the public lands in the region, and the
recreational opportunities, water resources and economic
benefits it provides;
2)Urges that the President and the Secretary of the Department
of Interior protect and preserve the Berryessa Snow Mountain
region for current and future generations by designating the
region as a national monument;
3)Urges the Secretary of the Interior to consult with an area
advisory council consisting of representatives from Napa,
Lake, Yolo, Mendocino, and Solano County Boards of
Supervisors, the California Natural Resources Agency, and a
representative of Native American Tribes;
4)States that in designating the region as a national monument
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the Secretary should take into consideration existing land
uses, including grazing, on the federal lands within the
region, that the designation does not require nonfederal
property owners to allow public access to private property, or
modify any law with respect to use of nonfederal land, and
that any acquisition of nonfederal land within the National
Monument come only from a willing seller;
5)Directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to transmit copies of
this resolution to the President and Vice President of the
United States and to the Secretary of the Interior.
EXISTING
LAW:6) Under federal law, gives the President of the United
States the power to designate public lands as national monuments
through executive order.
FISCAL
EFFECT:7) None; this is a nonbinding resolution.
COMMENTS:8) The Berryessa Snow Mountain region encompasses 350,000 acres
of public lands stretching over 100 miles from Lake Berryessa to
Snow Mountain in Napa County, and includes portions of
Mendocino, Lake, Solano and Yolo Counties. The area is known
for its biological diversity, providing habitat for numerous
wildlife species, including but not limited to, bald and golden
eagles, black bears, mountain lions, tule elk, river otters and
Pacific fisher. The author notes that the region's geographical
proximity to the Bay Area and Sacramento makes it a major
destination for outdoor recreation that is accessible to
millions of Californians. The author also asserts studies have
shown that local economies surrounding protected areas such as
national monuments expanded after establishing a monument. One
such study of national monuments in the western states was
conducted by Headwaters Economics, a nonprofit research group,
in 2011 and updated in 2014. The study found that local
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economies surrounding all 17 of the national monuments studied
expanded following the creation of the national monuments. An
economic analysis specific to this particular proposal, prepared
by the consulting firm Economic & Planning Systems, Inc., found
that the proposed Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument had
the potential to generate a gain of nearly $50 million in
economic activity and over $800,000 in tax revenue for local
communities during the five year period after designation.
This resolution urges the President of the United States to
declare the Berryessa Snow Mountain region a National Monument.
A National Monument is a permanent public land designation that
can either be established through legislation passed by
Congress, or by the President, acting without Congress, under
the authority provided by the federal Antiquities Act.
Designation of an area as a national monument protects the
natural, cultural, or historical resources of a landscape in
perpetuity. As a national monument, the area would be managed
by one or more federal agencies, which may include the National
Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the National Forest
Service, or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Congressman Mike Thompson introduced legislation in Congress in
2013, H.R. 1025, to designate the region as the Berryessa Snow
Mountain National Conservation Area. A Senate version of the
proposal was introduced by Senator Boxer in 2013 as S. 483.
Both measures stated that the purpose of the proposed
designation as a national conservation area was to preserve,
protect and enhance the ecological, scenic, wildlife,
recreational, cultural, historical, natural, educational and
scientific resources of the lands included in the conservation
area, for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future
generations. However, the 113th Congress adjourned without
taking any action on either proposal.
This resolution, in urging the designation as a National
Monument, also urges the President and the Secretary of the
Interior to consult an area advisory council consisting of
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representatives from local counties, the California Natural
Resources Agency, and Native American tribes, to consider
existing land uses such as grazing on federal lands within the
region, and that any acquisition of nonfederal land within the
National Monument occur only through willing sellers.
Support Arguments: Supporters note that the benefits of
national monument designation for the region include conserving
federally-owned public lands for the benefit and enjoyment of
present and future generations; including the lands as part of
the National Landscape Conservation System, which would qualify
the region to benefit from any federal appropriations or grant
programs for that system; allow for collaborative
landscape-level management planning by federal agencies for the
lands in the monument; allow for local input through the
advisory council; and provide local economic benefits by raising
the profile of the area.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION
Support
A Healing Place
A Man's Supply
A&P Liquor
Abba Salon & Day Spa
Adobe Imports
Adry's Fiesta Boutique
Affordable Travel
AFSCME, AFL-CIO
All Seasons Bistro
Amelia Claire Shoes
American Rivers
Angel Eyecare
Angie's Hair Salon
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Animal Hospital of Lake County
Anytime Fitness, Winters
Apex Cycles
Support - continued
Artery-Davis Artists Cooperative
Artissimo
Back Country Horsemen of America
Back Room Wines
Baja Insurance Services, Inc.
Baksheesh Fair Trade
Bark Avenue Pet Salon
Barney's Good Time Music
Beads on Main
Beauty World Salon
Belinda Sanda Sales
Bello Fiore Salon
Berryessa Sports
Beulah's Kitchen
Big Brother Comics
Billco's Billards & Darts
Blue Flame Glass
Blue Ribbon Coalition
Boho Lifestyle
Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin BBQ
Brannan Cottage Inn
Brook Hopper Consulting
Buckhorn Steakhouse, Winters
Cactus Grill
Café Sarafornia
California League of Conservation Voters
California Native Plant Society
California Natural Resources Agency
California Upholstering Co
California Wilderness Coalition
Californians for Western Wilderness
Calistoga Kitchen
Calistoga Village Inn
Calistoga Wine Stop
Camelbak Products, LLC
Capitol Bowl
Casa Design Napa Valley
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Catfish Coffeehouse
CE Estate Furnishings & Consignment
Centerpiece NV
Chancellor Printing and Graphics
Christie George Design
Cigarettes Stop, Woodland
City Bicycle Works
Clearlake Bait & Tackle
Clearlake City Councilmember Bruno Sabatier
Clearlake City Councilmember Jeri Spittler (ret.)
Clearlake Pet Center
Clearlake Veterinary Clinic
Clearlake Yoga Studio
CLIF Bar & Company
Cloth Carousel
Cocco's Coutoure
Common Grounds Coffee
Community Acupuncture Center
Conaway Preservation Group
Conservation Lands Foundation
Copy Cat
Crate Expectations, Calistoga
CTD Enterprises
Custom Cleaners
Cycle Path Bike Shop
David's Haircutting
Davis City Council
Davis Cleaners
Davis Sport Shop
Daymakers Skincare & Massage
De Luna Jewelers
Defenders of Wildlife
Devine Paint Center
Dickey's BBQ
Disney's Boat Rentals
Disney's Trophies and Awards
Dixie's Paws & Claws
Dixon Florist & Gift Shop
DJ's Pizza
DRJ Performance Automotive
Ed & Linda's Place
EdB Co. Real Estate
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Edward Jones
El Charro Restaurant
El Macero Cleaners
El Patron Mexican Food
Elder Creek Center for the Land
Elem Indian Colony Pomo Tribe
Elemental Herbs
Emil's Shoes
Engine, Fuel, & Emissions Engineering Inc.
Environment America
Environment California
Environmental Council of Sacramento (ECOS)
Envy Salon, Lakeport
Envy Tanning Boutique
Equine Land Conservation Resource
Euro Spa & Inn
Every Baking Moment
Executive Alterations & Formalwear
F&F Multi-Print
Family Barber Shop
Flowers By Jackie
Foys Bike Shop
Freckles Children's Boutique
Fred Loya Insurance
Freewheeler Bike Shop
Fresh Cutz Barbershop
From Me 2 U
Fruitridge Vacuum & Sewing Inc.
Funke's
Funtopia
Furniture 4 Less
Generations Family Footwear
Girlfriends Salon
Glenn County Rangeland Association
Griffin's Furniture Outlet
Hepcat Styles & Accessories
Support - continued
Highlands Bookkeeping & Tax
Hip Hop Jeans
Hi-Way Grocery
Horny Toad
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Hydro Grill
Identity Boutique
Ikon Cycles
Imelda Resale Boutique & Alterations
In the Mix Boutique
Indigo Architecture
International Mountain Bicycling Association
J's Beauty Supply
Jackson Medical
Jalisco Mexican Food
Jodie's Design
Julie's Hair and Nail Spa
Juniper Ridge
Katherine's Bookkeeping Service
Kevin Ness Jewelers
King's X Haircuts
Klean Kanteen
Konocti Unified School Bd. Trustee Herb Gura
La Bodega
La Monarca Market
La Prima Pizza
Ladybug Ladybug
Lake County Board of Supervisors
Lake County Furniture Consignment
Lake County Horse Council
Lake County Wine Studio
Las Milpas
Latino Outdoors
League of Conservation Voters
Lee Youngman Galleries
Lightning Rod Gallery
Lincoln Ave. Spa
Lofing's Lighting Inc.
Lorenzo Town & County Market
Lovie's Garden Emporium
Lulus Luxe
Luxe Calistoga
Lyon Real Estate
Marbo Ginseng Co.
Marie Lyall Shoes
Mario's
Massage & Acupuncture Collective
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Massage & Tanning, Dixon
Mendocino County Board of Supervisors
Michael Holmes Design
Moppet Shoppe
Napa County Board of Supervisors
Napa County Regional Park & Open Space Dist.
Napa County Supervisor Diane Dillon
Napa County Supervisor Keith Caldwell
Napa River Velo, Inc.
Napa Valley Casual
Napa Valley Vintage Home
Napa Valley Vintners
National Latino Farmer & Rancher Trade Assoc.
Natural Resources Defense Council
Nature Select Foods
Nieman's Motorcycle Rentals
North Star Gift Shop
Olive Tree Spa & Salon
Outdoor Davis
Pampered Pet Salon
Paradise Tan & Spa
Patagonia, Inc.
Paws and the Palette
Peace Market
Pera Dice
Performance Mechanical Ent., Inc.
Perini Ranch
Pogo's Pizza.
prAna
Pro Clips Salon, Dixon
Puesta Del Sol
Putah Creek Café
Quetzal Mexican Food
Red Star International Groceries, Inc.
Remember When Emporium
Rico's Auto Detailing
Ristoranted Allegria
Rosa D'Oro Vineyards
Rosales Market
Rural Coalition/Coalición Rural
Saqqara International
Scoops & Swirls
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Scout Living
Self-Help Law Center
Serenity Day Spa
Shackford's Kitchen Supplies
Shannon Ridge Vineyards and Winery
Shop Cuffs
Sierra Club, California
Sierra Orchards
Smith's Pharmacy, Jeff Hansen, St. Helena
Smoke Hut Smoke Shop
Solano Baking CO.
Solano County Board of Supervisors
Soluna Boutique
Sord Boards
Sportago
St. Helena Vice-Mayor Peter White Greg Pitts - St. St. Helena
City Council
State Assemblymember Bill Dodd, Dist. 4
State Assemblymember James Wood, Dist. 2
State Assemblymember Mariko Yamada, Dist. 4 (ret)
State Senator Lois Wolk, Dist. 3
State Senator Mike McGuire, Dist. 2
State Senator Noreen Evans, Dist. 2 (ret)
STM Bags
Studio 175 A Salon
Sunlight of the Spirit Books
Super Tortas Chilangas
Sweet Potato Pie
Support - continued
Tacos El Jalisciense
Tapia White T
The American Tradition
The Book Collector
The Book Garden
The Burger Saloon
The Conservation Alliance
The Forest Group
The Game Hub
The Game Shop, Lakeport
The Mountain Lab
The North Face
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The Roost Napa
The UPS Store, Dixon
The White Barn
The Wilderness Society
Tootsie's Deli
Top Cat Computing
Toy B. Ville
Tributary Whitewater Tours
Tri-Valley Carpets, Angel Telles
True Value, Winters
Tuleyome
Turley Wine Cellars
TVM Floral Shop
U.S. Congressman Pete McCloskey (ret)
U.S. Congressman Vic Fazio (ret)
University Art, Sacramento
Upper Lake School Bd. Trustee Wanda Quitiquit
Vasquez Deli
VeloCity Bicycle Center
Vermeil Wines
Virtuous Woman Boutique
Watershed Books
Wayfarer's B2B
West Sacramento City Council
WH Smith Wines
Windrem Law Firm
Wine Way Inn
Winters City Council
Winters Country Market
Winters Food Mart & Liquor
Woodland Travel
Yia Yia's Coffeehouse
Yolo Audubon Society
Yolo County Board of Supervisors
Zajic Appliance Service and Sales
ZAP Creative Group
Zephyr Zen Antiques
Zia's Delicatessen Sacramento, Inc.
2nd Time Around
5T wealth management
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Opposition
One individual
Analysis Prepared
by: Diane Colborn/W.,P. & W./(916) 319-2096