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Mr. Bill Ekern 9.A. - Page 10 E <br /> August 7, 2014 <br /> Page 3 <br /> the CSLC, acting on behalf of the State, exercises oversight authority over all granted <br /> lands. Generally, the CSLC carries out this responsibility by working cooperatively with <br /> local government grantees by offering advice and guidance to ensure that requirements <br /> of both the applicable statutory trust grants and the Public Trust Doctrine are met. <br /> When a violation of a legislative grant or the Public Trust Doctrine occurs, the CSLC will <br /> advise and work with the grantee to correct the violation. If the grantee is unwilling to <br /> remedy the violation, the CSLC may report the violation to the Legislature and <br /> recommend revocation of the grant, or file a lawsuit against the local grantee. 1 <br /> Potential litigation is greatly minimized to the extent that a grantee will work with CSLC <br /> staff on a resolution that corrects the violation. The CSLC has also entered into <br /> settlements with grantees to address violations, such as with the cities of Los Angeles, <br /> Long Beach, and Redondo Beach. However, in the event that a resolution cannot be <br /> reached, the CSLC has resorted to litigation. Some examples of litigation are State v. <br /> County of Orange (1982) 134 Cal.App.3d 20; State v. City of Los Angeles (1996) Case <br /> No. BC147094 in the Superior Court for the County of Los Angeles; State v. City of 1 <br /> Long Beach (2005) 125 Cal.App.4th 767; and, State v. City of Oakland (2005) Case No. <br /> RG05 196720 in the Superior Court for the County of Alameda. Copies of the <br /> settlements to the litigation are included as enclosures to this letter. <br /> The City's stewardship of its legislatively granted public trust lands is a matter of <br /> statewide importance. Staff understands the sensitive nature of the transition to remove <br /> the impermissible uses on the City's granted lands and we look forward to continuing to <br /> work together towards a resolution. Please do not hesitate to contact Reid Boggiano or <br /> myself at (916) 574-1800 if you would like further clarification or have additional <br /> questions. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> 5)/_____\___ e....AA ._N________, <br /> Sheri Pemberton <br /> Chief, External Affairs <br /> Enclosures <br /> cc: Jessica Rader, Senior Staff Counsel <br /> Reid Boggiano, Public Land Management Specialist <br /> Bob Bell, City Manager <br /> Pamela Thompson, City Attorney <br /> Aaron Aknin, Community Development Director <br />