Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 5079.22

The office may, in order to carry out historic preservation projects for purposes of Article 2 (commencing with Section 5020) of Chapter 1 and Article 2 (commencing with Section 5079.10) of this chapter, initiate, negotiate, and participate in agreements for the preservation and management of historical resources under its control with public agencies, nonprofit organizations, private entities, or individuals, and enter into any other agreements authorized by state law.