California Code, Public Resources Code - PRC § 75243

(a) Before awarding funds under the program, the council shall develop guidelines and selection criteria for plan development and implementation of the program.

(b) In adopting guidelines and selection criteria, the council shall consider comments, if any, from local governments, regional agencies, and other stakeholders. The council shall conduct outreach to disadvantaged communities to encourage comments on the draft guidelines and selection criteria from those communities.

(c) In adopting the guidelines, the council shall consider whether eligible plans and projects avoid economic displacement of low-income disadvantaged community residents and businesses.