Cal. Gov. Code § 54965

The legislative body may, within the powers otherwise conferred by law upon the special district, do and perform all acts necessary to enable the special district to participate in the “Economic Opportunity Act of 1964” (P.L. 88-452; 78 Stat. 508), including the authorization of the expenditure by the special district of whatever funds that may be required by the federal government as a condition to such participation.