San Diego

We serve as counsel to the Central Coast Water Authority, a joint powers authority comprised of eight public agencies, that delivers imported State Water Project water to water providers and end users serving more than 80% of Santa Barbara County and also contracting parties in San Luis Obispo County. The Authority also owns and operates the delivery and treatment facilities that make State Water Project water available to California’s central coast. Brownstein advises the board and staff on public agency matters, including compliance with open meeting, state and federal laws, the Public Records Act, CEQA and conflicts. We represent the Authority in public agency meetings, transactions with the California Department of Water Resources and the county regarding the implementation of a long-term water supply contract, as a member of the State Water Contractors, and in litigation.