Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the Department of Water Resources, State of California and Authorizing the Execution Thereof

This agreement is an amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the Department of Water Resources, State of California, and the Central Coast Water Authority. The primary purpose of this action is to extend the authority of the Central Coast Water Authority to operate and maintain the Coastal Branch, Phase II facilities of the State Water Project located in Santa Barbara County. This extension ensures the continuation of operation and maintenance activities through December 31, 2026. The project is classified under NAICS code 221310 and is managed by Executive Director Peter Thompson. Regarding regulatory compliance, the project has been filed for a Notice of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act, citing the Common Sense Exemption and the Existing Public Facilities Categorical Exemption. The agreement maintains the existing operational framework established in the original 1996 agreement to ensure the continued functionality of the specified water infrastructure.