(a)
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State of California to establish and preserve, as a unique historical and cultural resource for the people of the state, the Mexican and early California cultural and interpretive traditions and heritage of El Pueblo de Los Angeles, as well as to promote the restoration and preservation of the landmarks and buildings of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles State Historic Park. This policy is to be guided by the general plan for the park and implemented in accordance with the historical structures reports on the park approved by the state.
(b)
The Legislature recognizes that the existing concessionaires of Olvera Street have made historically significant contributions and that they represent a unique human and cultural resource as stipulated in the park’s general plan. Therefore, it is the purpose of this article to develop a procedure which takes into consideration the need for competition in granting concessions as well as the long-term contributions on the part of, and the benefits that may be received in the future by retaining, existing concessionaires.