The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a public utility, whether privately or publicly owned, acquiring real property or any interest in real property as a waterway; provided, that the legislative body of the operating entity determines by a majority vote that such waterway would preserve or enhance the recreational or aesthetic values of the park.
Source:
Section 5403.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=5403.5..